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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
CHAPTER VIII

Ooh Mac" said Mag Seaton In
" sistently, II found that bookl
Drop in and pick 1t up when you
have a chance"
Thank you, Maggie, my dar-
ling" said Mac, I'm do that. How
about the new arrivaie Weren'i
we right last night? And you
thought we were exaggeratingl"
Kitty protested that her head
would be turned and the look in
Mays eye made her edge hastily
out from under the denonstrative
arm Mac had laid around her
shoulders. Fortunately, Ben cree
ated a diversion By returning from
a tour Of inspection. He reported
that there wasn't much damage
and that everyone had had a lot
Of wholesome fun.
Randall Seaton asked Ben il
he'd seen Johnny anywhere around.
NO" said Ben, but they're all
over the place and under every
body's feet. He's probably up q
ladder helping the firemen-"
Johnny was reading when we
left" said Mag. You saw him,
Randall"
II know, but hoped
Randall's troubled frown caught
Peg Graham's eye. She didn't blame
him for being distressed about his
l2-year-old son who behaved SO un-
like q i2-year-old. She saw Randall
turn companionably to kitty and
the frown smooth out as he listened
10 her.
We'll" said Ben, how about
everybody coming home with US
and resting the feet2"
The fire had dwindled to moth
ing but a sad little hole in the
Tompkins' roof and a faint charred
smell in the air. The firemen began
to stow away their paraphernalia
and an anticlimatic laSsitude hung
over the scene. Peg privately
thought it might have been all for
the best If they had all drifted on
on their separate ways but she
echoed Hen's general invitation with
dutiful cordiality. The usually in
different Randall. instead Of letting
Mag decide for him. acquieSced with
enthusiasm.
DACK at the Grahams, Mag Sea-
- ton elbowed her husbands ans
wer to Ben's question out of the way
and ordered up beer for him instead
Of rye. Kitty had gathered from
Pegs hints that Mag was no doubt
in the right about Randall ard rye.
but she also thought Mag certainly
went about being right in the wrong
way Mag was being feverisaly
bright, with Macs willing help.
Randall talked TO Kitty about con-
tentment.
81 wonder what It is he said
thougntfully.
81 thought ! knew" said Kitty,
but it's an elusive thing"
We're restless souls, Kitty; you
and I. I'm sorry you are. It's not
fun"
I'm not really" said Kitty.
I'm sure I'm not. But"
You mean you could be con-
tented If you found the right
place? Don't laugh, but ] still,
think could be too"
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For Teen-Agers
BY SUE BURNETT

Slim graceful lines on this frock
for those important occasions ac-
cent a lovely figure. Teen-agers
adore the pert basque style with
wide extended shoulders and full
cut skirt. Use a pretty an-over
flower print or bright solid tone.
Pattern No. 1901 is designed for
sizes II, IL, IS, IA, is and 10. Size u
takes yards of 39-inch material.
For this pattern. send 20 cents, in
COINS, your name, address, size de-
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Who remembers the old days when there par
lOr car on the Winsted- Waterbury-New York run?
When fifty pOrters jumped forward in attack to
grab your suitcase? Who also remembers the kindly
porter that used TO service the charcar the TO
New York. his kindly sOctude and thorough brushOff
after you left the 125h Street station before unneling
il into the Grand Central?
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hded 10 a New
York reporter.
One Of their
bitterest COM
plants against
the lligh-heeledl
sex is that they
never have a
dime re a d Y
when they get
on a bus.
Instead, they
stand blocking
the door while
they fiSh around
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GIVE an old fiatlron or cracked
milk bottle q beauty treatment Of
paint and poSies and zee how
quickly object can be turned Into q
Cinderella doorstep.
TO RiAmorlEe an old iron. paint
Il white and paste across It's back q
decalomanla motif, or some similar
design cut out Of paper or fabric,
Iron must not be rusty.
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Many readers write 10 ASK what
principle Is involved IN 3 squeeae
play. me anawer Il. First. count
your tricks, second pay close at
tentlon to lhe bidding. Or Max
ghlndell Of Forest Hills. N. II, found
ID paid 10 count his tricks In today's
hand.
When the dummy vent down
DR., Shincell gSoutlil) could count
Eve shade tricks, i've club tricks
az the clubs broke, The nee Of hearts
and a diamond. II the diamond
fanesse worked he could make Q
grand slam, but DR.. Shindell real
Ised from the bidding that West
undoubtedly held the diamond ring
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Tall Tower
Topics
Good Evening.
FEBRUARY, UNPREDICTABlE
sY rlln NAN N rllR UOwu

The grounding came, the grounding saw,
Said u might be cold could be thaw. ..,
Took q look at the dazzling sun
Said, gee Whit this IS going TO be fun.
IT'S wonderful 10 make the headlines nov,
70 brighten the that mans the snow-plow,
To cut some ice o. to possibilities Of skating
To do q little bit Of disseminating .. e.
VIII February be a month Of thaw,
RAIN snow. will Sc be mild or raw2
The grounding came, but who's know,
Shall start tapping naples or expect more snow?
February unpredictable, that's what we would say,
Let's wait for developments from day TO day.
EN- EN-
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By RUTH MEILETT
NEA STAR Writer

You can say that woman are 100
per cent more trouble on a bus than
men," the driver and collector Of a
Fifth Avenue bus enphatically con-
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FASHIONS ARE TUN

T never knew a February the coolest you ever saw
That didn't produce the advanced Springs first straw
That didn't produce its particular hero
Who goes hatess when the weathers zero!
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in a crowded handbag for 10 pen
MES or 6 five-dollar bill.
And it's the truth, isn't 1t? Much
as women instinctively want 10 be
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n q milk bottle, fruit jar or jug
Is your candidate for elanaor. Ma
jeska, the Manhattan decorator
who suggests tricks, says paint Il
black. Decorate with one floral mo-
tif or an all-over sprinkllng Of pos
les, using the same technique as Is
described for the fiatiroa. TO make
your paper or fabric motif dust
proof, brush with a coat Of clear
colorless varnish.
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sired. and the PATTERN NUMBER
to Sue Burnett waterbury Demo
cFat) 1850 Ave. Americas, New York
70. ". Y.
Send Is cents for your copy Of the
SPRING AND SUMMER issue OF
FASHION. 50 pagss of uR-to-the-
minute styles. Includes q FREE
PATTERN.
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TOMORRow'S MENU

BREAKFAST: SteTed pears,
cooked cereal, raisin toast, but
ter certified margarine, cof-
var NTTNE LuN HEON:
Cream Of tomato soup with
croutons. heart-Shape individ-
ual Hearts Pita-Pat salad. as
sorted special Valentine sand
wiches, fresh cocoanut cake,
nodded strawberry ice cream,
tea or coffee, milk, assorted
sailed nuts, mintS.
DINNER: Braised pork chops,
Spiced applesauce. mashed pota-
toes, buttered kale. soft rolls,
butter or fortified margarine,
prepared chocolate pudding,
coffee. milk.
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Therefore, he won the FIRST trick
with the ace of hearts, cashed
1--WE club tricks, discarded two
hearts from his own hand. and
then ran i've spade tricks. discard-
ing the five and ten Of diamonds
from his hand This left him with
nothing but the ace-queen Of dia-
monds.
west was in bad position on
the last spade tricks. He had to
hold the queen Of hearts or dun
my's jack would be good He had TO
hold the queen of hearts OF dunn
my,s Jack would be good. He had
to blank down to the king of dia-
monds. Declarer then led dummy's
six of diamonds and went up with
the ace, catching the blank king.
The qeeen was good for the thir-
tenth trick.
ed up, tense and Disconnected. Why
didn't She"
she did, in a way. Waste no
time, my friendl"
Kitty looked at Peg in distress
as Randall made q hasty, awk-
ward exit
II didn' t realize I was being
stupid" she said alphabetically, st
was just that
Pegs evaporation faded and
she thought she understood what
Kitty had left unsaid.
But where did Mag disappear
tor" Kitty asked Mac.
81 think" he answered confiden-
tally, that she's home getting
ready to light a fire under Ran
DALI That's two fires in one day.
Doremus, something new has been
added"
Ito BE COntinued)
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turn to refrigerator to chill until
thick and syrupy. Fold in peas and
minced bologna. Fill individual
heart@ shaped molds or custad cups,
Allow TO set finally. Servie with
mayonnaise.
Harlequin Filling
Two hard-cooked eggs, finely
chopped or riced, tablespoons
mayonnaise, ? teaspoons catsup, 2
tablespoons minced green pepper,
salt TO taste.
Blend all ingredients together.
Spread on bread.
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Examinations
High School Credits
May Be Obtained
Saturday

The examination for the State
High School Diploma will be ad-
ministered at the State Capitol, Hal!
OF House OF Representatives, Sat-
urday, March 9, 1916, at 900 a. m.
The examination may be taken
by any person who meets the fol-
lowing requirements;
!. The candidate must not be q
high school graduate.
?. The candidate must be over
eighteen years OF age.
3. The candidate must be resi-
dent of the State OF Connecticut.
4. AT the time he takes the exam
nation, the candidate must not be
in regular attendance at any public
or private school on the secondary
level.
The examination fee is $500 II
the candidate is successful in pass
ing the examination an additional
$500 is required for the issuance
of the Diploma. Veterans OF World
War II are exempt from all fees.
Application for the examination
should be made before March to
Paul D. Collier Director, Bureau
of Youth Services, State Depart
ment Of Education, State Office
Building. Hartford Is. Additional
information will be sent to candi-
dates upon receipt of application.
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English War
Bride Here
Mrs. Howard COokson
On Queen Mary

A Waterbury veteran, Howard w.
CookSon of 81 Terrace avenue, was
reunited last night with his Eng
lish bride, who arrived here Sunday
OH the. Queen Mary,
Mrs. Cookson, the former Felicity
Jeffries of Stow the-Wold, near
London, arrived at the railroad sta
ton at $50 p. m. yesterday and was
met there by her husband, former
staff sergeant in the Army.
The local soldier, who was dis
charged in November, had last seen
mis- wife in October, when he flew
TO England from Oslo, Norway for
a nine-day furlough. They were
married Nov. 6. 1914, after an H.
month courtship.
Cookson, who was in the Army
three years, is proprietor OF the c.
g. r. Radio Service in Waterville.
Mrs. Cookson was among more
than 1000 wives and children Of
American servicemen who arrived
in this country Sunday.
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Medical Upit
At YoIe to Be
Terminated
Army Issues Orders
Affecting IS on
March IS

New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. l2-Col.
william F. Howe, FA, Commandant
Of Army Training Schools at Yale
University, today announced that
the Army detachment of trainees in
the Yale School of Medicine will be
terminated on March is.
The detachment was first set I'D
In July Of 1913. BY March 10, when
the program closes, 100 students will
have been graduated and commits
stoned as first lieutenants in the
Medical Corps Of the Army Of the
United States.
Present strength of the unit is 85.
OF this total, 80 will be graduated
and commissioned March l6. The
remaining SO will be sent to Fort
Devens by March 10, eligible either
for discharge or return TO inactive
duty status. They will then return
to the School Of Medicine to resume
their studies.
Termination of the Army Medical
School Unit will reduce the total
Army strength at Yale to 1855. OF
this figure, 30l are Army enlisted
men studying Japanese; and the
remaining 81 are officers enrolled
in the Staff Officers School OF Asia
tic Studies.
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Night Life
Dims EARLY
In NewYork
Clubs Shoe Customers
From Their Doors;
Rules Unexplained

New York, Feb. i2--(UP)--The
city's booming night life felt the
full force of Mayor William O'Dwy-
er's drastic closing order right at
the height of the revelry early to-
day. Never did so many people go
home so early.
Most OF the night clubs didn't
close on the dot Of 1859 p. m. as
the order read. The midnight shows
went on because the proprietors had
not yet received official notification
of the order from the police. How
ever, by l a. m, the lights were go
ing. The party was over.
Even after they closed some places
weren't certain that they should
have been affected. There was con-
fusion through most of the night
as authorities were besieged with
pleas for individual rulings by bars
an grills, clubs with entertainment
which primarily are restaurants
and other borderline cases Most OF
the uncertain proprietors felt that
it would be mid-morning or later
before they actually knew where
they stood. Dick Flanagan, mana
ge. of the expensive Monte Carlo,
where food and drink are the main
business, although dancing Is per-
mitted, said he couldn't find out
what he was supposed to do.
Shoves Customer Out
Sherman Billingsley of the Stork
Club shooed the customers out Of a
couple of his rooms shortly after
midnight, but said that two rooms
in the club, which are strictly for
dining, will be operated. He plans
TO serve no liquor, however. Other
similar spots expected to operate
without selling liquor. A lot of per-
sons depend on these places for
their meals every day.
The theaters were not much OF a
problem. The late-running movie
houses were closed by police as soon
as the rounds could be made, with
announcements being made from
the stages to the patrons. The legit-
innate theaterS, of course, were dark
by 1915 p. M, their customary clos
ing time.
The feeling along Broadway was
that the order wouldn't stay in eff
feet long, possibly being rescinded
in time for business as usual to-
night.
Matinees Suffer
The special matinees usually CIV
en- in the playhouseS on LincolnS
rirthday were casualties. There were
to have been II matineeS.
Another casualty was the prem
iere of a new musical comedy, THE
Duchess MisbehayeS,' set for to-
night. However, the postponement
was a blessing in disguise for this
show, as the leading man quit Sat
urday night and the replacement
will have additional time to re-
hearSe.
The Three Suns, musical trio
operating in the circus bar Of the
Piccadilly Hotel, have nightly
broadcasting spot at 1890 a. m.
over NBC. They went on the air
this morning, but the usually crowd
ed bar was empty.
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CIubOpposes
Zone Change

A proposed coming change from
Residence Zone B to Zone No. l
for Madison Street has been Of
ficially opposed by the Washington
Park community club. Members
went on record at a meeting last
night in opposition to the change
requested OF the Board of Alder
men by Salvatore and Rose Mes
sina.. A public hearing on the petit
ton will be heard Feb. Is in the al
dermanic chambers.
William Gaughan chairman Of
the meeting said that he antici-
pated the Council of Community
clubs, of which he is a representa-
tive, will support the clubs opposi-
ton.
Praising collectors Of funds for
purposes Of opposing the .~evalua-
ton move he said that about 1000
forms have been returned by club
members. Collectors are headed by
John Pernatozzi. Mr.. Gaughan re-
ported also that approximately
$1,000 has been contributed to the
fund by the club members and res
idents of the Washington Park
area.
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Federal Jail
In Donbury
Is Picketed
Group Of Nine
Seeks Release
Of War Directors

Danbury, Feb. l2-(UPD-A group
of nine men started picketing the
Federal Correctional Institution
here today, demanding release of
approximately so conscientious OBJ
jectors serving terms for draft
lodging
They called themselves members
of families and friends of impris-
oned conscientious directors" and
carried placards reading:
~. S. prison-AmericaE concen-
tration camp
Amnesty granted abroad-why
not here?"
State Police from nearby Ridge
field Barracks were called to the
scene, but there was no demonstra-
ton and the officers did not inter-
fere with the pickets.
The institution warden, Milton
Kennedy. said he had notified
James V. Bennett, director Of the
Federal Bureau of Prisons at
Washington
The group arrived shortly before
noon and started parading up and
down jim front of the main gate OF
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Ex-Merchont
Marines Join
ReguIorArmy
Twin Brothers
Among Recruits
Accepted

Three former members OF the
Merchant Marine and two eX-GIs
were among the 10 Waterbury men
who enlisted in the Army last week,
It was announced by Public Rela-
lions Ofiicer 1t. Harry c. Rolf OF
the Army Recruiting Service for
the Waterbury area, located at 80
North Main street.
Two of the ex-Merchant Marine
men are twin brothers. They are
Paul and Leo Veillette, i9-year- old
sons Of Leopold Veillette, 1852 Mad
ison street Both boys, graduates
OF Leavenworth high school. en-
listed for 13 months.
The other eX-Merchant Marine is
Norman J. Hansen. 10. of 26
Thompson street. Hansen has en-
listed for three years and has sell
.cted the E'TO as the theater OF his
choice. His wife. Rita, resides at
the Thompson street address.
The two eX-GIs, both from Naug-
atuck, are Manuel F. CaIyalho, IS
Aetna street and John Hulpa, For
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the prison, located in the Pembroke
section of the city. Two armed
prison guards were on duty, and
continued their regular patrols, ig-
noring the pickets who announced
they would be joined later in the
day by others.
Leader Of the group was Max
Kauter, New York city who had
sent brief notice to newspapers
announcing the picketS plan.
Whether he was among the pickets,
however, could not be learned I'M
mediately.
The picketing followed by several
weeks a hunger strike staged by a
dozen or more of the confined con-
scientious DIRECTORS. who demanded
their release, now that the war was
over.
AT the time Warden Kennedy
said the DIRECTORS gave notice tina,
they would go without food for
three days to bring their plight Ia
the attention Of Washington au-
thorities. At the end Of the three
days, they called off the strike.
Kennedy had no comment Ia
make on todayS incident and re-
ferred all inquiries to Bennett at
Washington.
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EiberoIized
Plans Spur
Recruiting
Many Youths Respond
TO Governments
Unusual Offers

Liberallzed provisions for enlist
ment and re-enlistment III the Reg
ular Army have given fresh i'm
petuS to the Army recruiting drive
in New England, it was announced
by Captain Francis X. Gallant of
the Waterbury Recruiting Service.
The number of -enliStments
has increased due to the removal
of the January deadline," said Capt.
Gallant today; land the new pro-
vision that extends from 20 days
to three months, the time vet
eran has to re-enlist and retain his
stripes. Most veterans found they
needed several months to make an
adequate comparison between civil
ian life-its conditions, remunera-
tions, and social and recreational
aSpectS-and the life offered in the
peactime Army, which provides an
education, travel, security and
profitable career"
The number of original enlist
ments has shown the most pro-
nounced jump" Capt. Gallant
stated. Figures on the Waterbury
area show the same trend. More
than half Of the men signing up
are original enlistmen'5. Many
young men are getting their
diplomas and Immediately joining.
Their reasoning is sound. Those
who desire to continue their edu-
cation have found the G. !. Bill Of
enlistment guarantees a full college
Rights most liberal. The three-year
education at government expense.
But by far, the most attractive
to young men is the l8-month en-
listment. Even this short enlist
ment guarantees 81 months of
further schooling. Many Waterbury
high school seniors are taking ad-
vantage Of a school ruling granting
early diplomas to men in good
standing who voluntarily enlist. So
far this month, IS men nave joined
up in the Waterbury area"
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Shorter Work
Plan Adopted

A six-day work week for Bridge
port firemen was voted last night
by that city's board Of fire COM
missioners. The new schedule was
offered by the Park City firemen's
union, Local 1874. International AS
ISOLATION Of Firefighters. The six
day week plan goes before the
Bridgeport board of aldermen for
approval next week.
The Bridgeport action may lead
TO a revival of efforts here toward
a shorter work-week for members
of the fire department.
To carry ont the new plan,
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Emerson H. Liseum camp, No.
IL, United Spanish War Veterans,
Department of Connecticut, will
commemorate the sinking Of the
U. S. battleship Maine, in Havana
harbor, February Is, l898-at
which time so many of their COM
rades lost their lives, and which
event plunged the United States
into war with Spain.
The Rev. Ariel G. Ainsworth,
pastor of the Advent Church, 81
Cherry street, has invited the
Spanish War Veterans and all
veteran organizations, together
with their auXiliaries, to partici-
pate in this memorial service,
Sunday evening, February II, at
7 o'clock.
All veterans, together with their
colors, will meet at the church at
Gas p. m.
This is the 48th anniversary of
this memorable event and the
Rev, Mr.. Ainsworth will have a
suitable program for this service,
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ScoutsAttend
Round Table
Ceremonies
Troop a Most 10
Northwestern District
Units

In observance OF Boy Scout Week.
the Northwest District Round Table
Meeting was held hast night ct the
Bunker Hill Congregational Church.
The topic for discussion was
Training Of Patrol Leaders"
Robert Croft, scoumaster OF Troop
II, and under the supervision OF
Alfred r. Hensel, Jr., Northwest
Neighborhood Commissioner, took
part In the discussion and demon
stration with troop members. Others
taking part we're Edmund j. ABB
bolt. troop committee chairman OF
Troop IS, All Souls Church, Charles
Faber. assistant scoutmaster, Ellis
Phelan, troop committee member,
Troops 8, st. Margarets Church.
Troop %, Bethel Synagogue, new
troop that has been reorgani7ed.
Edward Tanen, Frank j. Kenney,
John Bohn. Michel Senick and
James J. Hennessy.
Troop IL we're hosts at last nights
meeting, with Robert Croft, scout
master, Glenn D. Jensen, Wydell
Rood and committee members, Phil
lip H. Kirby. Thomas E. Patterson,
Gordon r. weaver, Carl r. Probst,
Harold S. Rogers. The following
boys from Trooj IL demonstrated
the functioning Of the Green Bar
Council group of junior leaders un-
der the supervision Of Mr.. Croft;
Ray MattSon, Frank Macdonald,
Merton johnson, and Joseph Santa
Barbar. This Is the approved
method to train boys for leadership.
Following the demonstration and
round table discussion the members
voted to hold the March meeting
the second Monday in March at
the West Side Methodist Church.
Phillip Kirby and Ellis Phelan will
handle the Round Table meeting.
Troop Discipline" will be the sub
iect for dicsuSion.
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Edmund j. Brennan
Files an Appeal

Claiming he IS an helr-at-IaW OF
the late Jennie E., Steele OF Water
bury, Edmund J. Brennan OF Water
bury has filed an appeal from pro-
bate in Superior Court. The APP
peal is based on the Provate Courts
approval Jan. IA Of the account OF
Attorney James E. Russell as trus-
tee of the Steele estate.