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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

feet IA inches tall and weigh %
pounds. My measurements are: Ankle
81; calf, Il; hips. 3012; waist. 81;
thigh, 1914. ROSE MARIE.
Answer-You may wear almost anv
color, my dear. Browns and tans will
be especially becoming and they are
fashionable this season. You nnaz.
also wear pinks. bright red. rust. stav.
orchid, fuchsia. dark green. bronze
green, reseda. dark and medium blues
yellow, orange. cream and black. You
should weigh between Ill and rs
pounds. Your measurements, eXceDt
the ankle, are too small. Since Won
are so thin, You may wear fluffy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22
NANCY PACE
Have You Heard of All
White Christmas Tree?
BY FLORENCE la CAME.
BY FLORENCE Ia CAME.

In Nancy's home at Christmas time
there were at least six different Vari-
cites Of Christmas trees. The oldest
one was all white. 1t had been made
50 hy Hbclal application of white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22

Hapdkerchiefs bear n unique place
among Christmas gifts in that no
other article presents such wide
range expenditure, from the simplest
plain ones, costing a few cents. to
those which are marvels of workman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22

clothes, TERED and f1ared skirts, hori
Zontal tucks and stripes and two-piecc
effects. LOIS LEEDS.
LOIS LEEDS.
Reduction Unnecessary.
Dear Miss Leeds-I am 10 years old.
5 feet 212 inches tall and weigh 100
pounds. My bust measures 30I3
inches and my hips 80 inches. Don't
you think my bust is too large? How
may l reduce 1t? WUFF-WUFF.
Answer-You should weight between
116 and 120 pounds. You should be
trying to gain rather than lose
weight. Your measurements are far
too small. Please send a stamped
self-addressed envelope for my leaf1et
on How to Gain Weight"
LOIS LEEDS.
Copyright 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22

a real tree, for her aunt and uncle
did not believe in the wholesale cut
ting and killing of the evergreen trees
So hers stood and lived in it's own
tub. Later the tree was planted in
the back yard of the Page home. In
decorating this tree Aunt Nancy hung
all the balls and ornaments with a
black silk thread. This thread was
invisible and offered the most flexible
of supports for the decorations. Joan
two cookies on her tree.
but they didn't stay there long.
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DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER BOX
Advice to Mother Whose Daughter Doesn't Like
Society-Should Girl Sacrifice Her Pride to
Get the Man She Loves?

DEAR DOROTHY DIX We have daughter IS old
whom clothes
but worries her father and myself because
q sew,
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Cuba receives more than 10000
pairs of shoes from this country a
month. - .
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wash. Its lights were white with blue
retlectors and it's only other trimming
was q shower of silver tinsel which
hung straight and fine over all the
tree. The tree itself stood on an old
time glass plateau. so that all the
wilderness and glitter were reflected in
its depths.
The tree which Joan enjoyed most
was the one in her own room. 1t was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22

A fall of snow on Christmas day Is
regarded as a sign of q lucky new
year.
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Copyright. 1927

8. Attempted.
s. Negative.
Z. Devour.
s. Was upright.
y. Coloring delicately.
Is. Proposition.
IA. Moved along in a body.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22

relovfng
do those things She
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-22

Guy de Maupassant. 1S50-1S93. French
writer. has often been called the greatest
master of the short story. His writings are
certainly diverse ranging all the way from
lightest comedy to dreariest tragedy
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Copyright. 1927
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09

high school field. The game went Il innings and was exciting all the way. first one team and then the other taking the lead. Lundin start ed for Plainville but lasted only three innings: he was succeeded by Nick Tolli, who pitched fine ball for the rest Of the route: Monty caught well. Chant, Nester and Preisser took turns on the mound for Landers and all were nicked for hits.
 In the last of the ninth and the score 5-4 in favor Of the visitors, Eddie Goeb. who coaches both teams but was playing with Plainville, reached second base. He stole third and came home with the tying run when the catcher's throw went wild. The tenth inning was scoreless, but in the llth three infield errors gave Landers three big runs and the vic- tory.
 The locals played good team base ball. with no individual starring, First Selectman John J. Kimmel threw out the first ball and drew a resounding cheer from the large crowd, which was estimated at more than 500 persons Coach Eddie Goeb expressed himself as satisfied with the work Of the team. which Will practice during the week 10 make ready for the Burritts of New Britain next Sunday
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09

The East Berlin Community club Will be host to members of the visit ing clubs of the Hartford County Y at Community hall this evening. A banquet will be served at z o'clock. Following the banquet there will be an entertainment program with an address on China" to be given by a. !. M. C. A. secretary who has spent i4 years in and about China. The public is invited to attend.
 William Shephard has returned from Milwaukee where he attended the funeral of his brother, Leonard Shephard. MT. Shephard upon being notified of the serious illness of his brother immediately left for that city. but arrived too late to see him before he died.
 The ladies Of the choir Of Sacred Heart church will be the hostesses for the whist party in the church social rooms this evening. The pub lie is invited to attend.
 Mr. and Mrs. Colin Beveridge of Middletown were the guests of Mir and Mrs. F. V. Read yesterday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Blauvelt are receiving congratulations op the birth of a daughter born Saturday in New Britain. Mrs. Blauvelt was formerly Miss Genevieve Payne of this place.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet tomorrow evening in their rooms at Community hall at s o'clock.
 Mrs. Arthur Lawrence and son, Neil, spent Saturday in Waterbury as the guests of relatives.
 The Lafanso club will meet Thurs day evening with Mrs. k. E. Stew cnson at her home on Wilcox ave- nue.
 Mrs. F.. G. Hardwood spent Sun day with relatives in Middlefeld.
 Raymond Rich won first place in the intermediate high jump at the Hartford County Y meet held on Trinity field Saturday. This quail fies him for the state meet in Mid dletown Saturday, May 21. Rich won the state indoor title in Meriden last winter and hopes to repeat for the outdoor title. Philip Mildrum, Jack Walsh and F. V. Read attended the meet.
 Glasses were resumed at the Hub bard school this morning following the weeks vacation.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09

Two base hits-Bucherri, Durazio. Triples-F'itzpatrick. Home runs Crompton. Stolen bases - Kelly, Fitzpatrick. Goeb 2. Struck out, by Chont. 1 in innings: Nester, 3 in 3 innings: Preisser. 5 in innings: Landon. 2, Tolli 2. Bases on balls Nester 1. Chont 1. Preisser 3, Tollt 2, Landon 1. Hit by pitcher-by Lan- don-kelly. Left on bases-Plain- yille 14. Landers 9.
 High School Victorious
 Plainville high school won it's sec- ond victory in two starts Saturday afternoon on the local grounds when 1t administered a sound drubblng to the baseball team of Lewis high school, Southington. Plainvil]e hit hard all the way. Arcarrs triple being the most solid blow. Wiley contributed the fielding gem with a spectacular catch. Tho first or ganized cheering section made its debut during the game: it was led by Flora Easton. Esther Sneideman and Anna Certina.
 Two Crashes at Same Shot
 Two automobile accidents occur at corner of West Main and Pierce streets over the week end. Autos operated by A. J. Maynard Of Farm ington avenue and Max Madua of East Fourth street collided there Friday night. doing damage to the cars estimated at more than s1oo, Saturday 'evening machines piloted by Jefferson Dukette of South Washington street and William Dale barraclugh of Forestville ran into each other at the same spot; dam age in this instance was slight. No arrests have been made in either case.
 To Speak on State Work
 Tomorrow afternoon at 3 ocock Mrs. Rosemary Anderson will speak on 'State Institutions" at American Legion hall on Whiting street. In institutional work, Con- necticut has for many years been recognized as the leading state in the union. and the purpose of Mrs. AndcrSon's address in Platnville ts to familiarize the women of the Fifth Senatorial district with the work and methods of the state insti- tutlons for the blind. the mentally deficient. and other classes of peo pie needing special care that can-
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09
WEEKEND DEATHS HERE TOTAL FIVE Two LegionnairS, Raihoader,
 and Twins Pass Away ALLrPLAINYILLES LOSE
ALLrPLAINYILLES
Drop 11.Inning Battle, But High School Wins-To Speak on State Institutions-TwoM Minor Accidents Church Notcs-Briefs.

l Charles w. Saunders, aged S3
 years, died at his home on Farm
 inston road, West district Saturday afternoon following a long illness Of several months duration. He was | born in New Hartford on July s, 1887, the son Of Alfred ani Mary Gomme Saunders, but spent most of
 his life in Plainville. where he was we'll known. He is survived by his
 wife. Mary Cook Saunders: three small daughters and two brothers, William and Arthur Saunders of
 Unionville.
 He was a member of Flainville Grange and of the Cnionville Ameri- can Legion post. The Legion has charge of the funeral arrangements. The service will be held at c:S0
 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at his of Hartford will officiate. Burial
 will be in Scott Swamp cemetery.
 Bernard Flood Dies
 Bernard Flood. a veteran railroad employe. died yesterday morning at his home on East street following short illness. He was 52 years 1 old, having been born at Caven, Ire , land. in 1875. He came to the United States S9 years ago and had | lived in this town since then. being employed by the New Haven rail- road and as a gardener.
 Mir. Flood leaves his mother, Mrs.
 Mary Flood aged S7. with whom he lived: five sisters. Miss Rose Flood of Pennington, Mrs. Michael Scott of Bristol, Mrs. Gus Wallenburg of
 Pennington. Miss Anna Flood { of
 Plainville. and Miss Nellie Flood of
 Plainbille: and one brother, Hugh Flood. also of Plainville.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning. with services at 9:30 | o'clock at the Church of Our Lady .ot Mercy. A solemn high mass will be conducted by Rev. John E. Fay and Rev. Austin F. Munich of the | local church and Rev. H. F. Cas- sidy of Pennington. Burial will be i'll St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Lose 1i-Inning Thriller The All-Plainvilles lost the verdict
 in their first baseball game of the season when they went down fight l ing under an S-5 score before the
 Landers. Frary & Clark team of New
 Britain yesterday afternoon at the
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09
Selectman's Meeting

The weekly meeting of the board
 of selectmen will be held this eve- ming at o'clock in the office of the
 town clerk. It is probable that an-
 nouncement will be made of the choice of the board for the position
 of third selectman to fill the va cancy left by the death of the late William H. Schroeder. George H.
 Baldwin of kensington has been
 widely runored as the proba ble choice of the governing body.
 Membership Meeting The American Legion Auxiliary will hold it's spring membership i meeting on Thursday evening, May
 F. at o'clock at Legion Hall. Ken meeting and initiation ceremony. a short entertainment will be present. cd and refreshments will be served. Committee to Meet
 The committee in charge of the Memorial day exercises Of the town
 will meet tomorrow evening at 5 o'clock at the home of R. o. Clark Of East Berlin. The celebration of the day will be held in East Berlin this year in observance of the GUS , tom which. gives the privilege of sponsoring the affair 10 each Of the three districts in turn.
 The committee in charge of this years event is headed by Major
 Frank l.. Wilcox as chairman and
 Arthur H. Bushnell as secretary. Plans for the observance of Me
 morial Day in this town will be
 completed at tomorrow evenings
 meeting and all members of the | committee are urged to attend. What They're Doing The St. Paul Tabs Fife and Drum corps will meet this evening at 8 i o'clock at Tabs Hall for it's regu-
 lar weekly rehearsal and business meeting. All members of the corps are asked to attend.
 Yesterday marked disastrous date for local ball teams. While the k"nsington squad was receiving it's to ? lacing, the Berlin Boys team 'N''' AS''iA'e tV NltS Nil Ollldl A. N
 Of NeW Britain at tho merry tune of to 4. The latter defeat makes 1t
 two straight for the Worthington 1 aggre gation which. according to re- ports. hasn't stopped hoping yet. Tho condition of E. F. Honiss of Hudson street is reported as un- changed.
 A New Team
 Pat Buckely. ex-manager of the
 kensington A. C., has announced to officials Ot the newly formed West
 ern Connecticut league that on the
 opening date Of the leagues oper-
 atlons, which is estimated at about Decoration Day, he will put a new
 local team in the field representing the St. Paul Tabs of kensington. Not long ago Pat swore off base
 ball for all time, it will be remem- bered, and his latest announcement has brought many expressions of pleasure that the old timer will be
 back in sporting circles this year.
 East Berlin Items
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09
WASHINGTON BOYS
 AWAIT BIG SHOW
Five Organizations Prepare Pro- gram for Wednesday Evening
LUNCHEON N EYERYTHIN'
Funeral of kcnsington Girl Held this Morning - Memorial Day Committee to Complete Plans For Celebration-Other Items.

Members of the kensingtOn Boys club are looking forward eagerly to Wednesday evening, when the com- bined committees of five prominent local social organizations will pre- sent an evening of entertainment for the benefit of the Boys club, at Lloyd hall, kensington. Organiza- tions taking part. in the order of the appearance of their sketches. are: The Kensington League of Women Voters. the Kensington Ath- letic club. the Kensington Boys club Bottom -Kasica Post of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary chapter.
 The Kensington League of Women Voters will present q series of skits under the heading: "The Magic Hopper. Skit No. l. entitled Those Wedding Rells,' will have Miss Loretta Mckeon as the wizard. Mrs. Frances De Mars as the farmer. Mrs. Inez Williams as the maid. Mrs Marion Goodwin as the bride. Miss Anna Nelson as the groom, and little Virginia Goodwin as the veil bearer.
 Skit No. is entitled: 'The Spin ster Ballet Dancer" and has only two characters, Maioriam, the spin stcr, who will be played by Mrs. Florence Tryon, and the ballet dancer played by Miss Edith Dem ing. Skit No. promises much under the heading: Away With Thrills" Mrs. Vera De Wolfe will play the part of Dorothy. a bcauti- tul southern girl. with Miss Phyllis Senning as Lissy. a happy -go-lucky.
 Next on the program arranged by the league is "A Little Jazz Baby with Mrs. Mary Lardner in the role of Carmela, an Italian peasant of Rome. and Miss Edith Deming talk ing the part of the Little Jazz Baby. Mrs. Gladys Eagerly will accom- pany all the sketches on the iano.
 The committee from the league. responsible for the splendid program already arranged. consists of Mrs Frances DeMars. chairman. Mrs. Inez Williams. Mrs. Jean Hooker and Miss Loretta McKeon. The re- freshment committee consists of Mrs. John Cashman, chairman, Mrs. Gladys Eagerly and Mrs. Julie Moore.
 While the league has been mak- ing such tremendous strides towards the staging of record breaking event, the other organizations have not been idle. The Kensington Athletic club has secured the serv- ices ot Lawrence the Magician. a mystic we'll known in this locality. The sleight of hand artist has ap- peared in East Berlin but this will be his debut in Kensington theatri- cal circles.
 The Kensington Boys club has arranged a unique entertainment announced as Shadow Operations" performed by Dr> Matthew II. Gris- wold with the assistance of several members of the Boys club This stunt is claimed to he original and ;,hould prove interesting.
 Rolton-kasica post has booked a double set from East Berlin. two local boys who have appeared before In this town and have proved hit wherever they have trod the boards.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-09
FAIR LADY

Your wife Is very broadminded, isn't she?" "Oh. very! She believes there are two sides to every question-her own and her mothers" Sydney Bulletin.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-03-25

The Bridge club was entertained
Saturday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. L. C. Bevier.
Mrs. Wallace Burrell went to Butte
Sunday to spend several days visiting
friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Bevier mOtored
to Manhattan and were Saturday eve-
ming guests at the home of Mrs. Myr-
tie Danley.
Dewey Halter, who had been spend
ing several days in Logan at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Landers, has re-
turned to his home in Laurel.
T. c. Powers of BOzeman was a
business caller in the vicinity of LO-
gan Saturday and while here he pur-
chased a carload of potatoes from J.
M. Malin Of the Madison valley.
Raleigh Wake and son, Alex, for
mer residents Of Logan who for the
past two years have lived in Billings,
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-03-25

Mrs. Ernest HaselhOrst was a be-
tween-trains visitor in BOzeman Wed.
nesday.
August Rohla Of Charleston trans
acted business in Logan and Manhat-
tan Wednesday.
Freddie Maggart of BOzeman is
visiting his brother and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Maggart.
W. N. Carpenter went to Pipestone
Springs Wednesday evening to take
treatments for rheumatism.
Miss Gladys West Of Manhattan
was a weekend guest Of Miss Gerda
Larson.
Mr. and Mrs. William finder and
son, Jack, Of Cherry Greek were in
Logan Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Patterson
from near Belgrade and Mr.. and Mrs
Tom Morgan Of Bozeman spent Sun
day at the D. D. Davis ranch on the
Madison.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-03-25

Jimmie Callaghan broke his leg last
week while playing on the school
grounds.
Sergeant and Mrs. Ellsworth and
Mrs. Ellis of Bozeman were calling
on Three Forks friends Sunday.
Mrs. Warren Parker of Raiders
burg motored to Three Forks Monday
and spent the day.
Miss Cora Viewig entertained the
Bridge club Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Jess Langman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Olson and
son, Elmer, of Old Town, left Wednes-
day for British Columbia, where they
expect to locate permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Elmore and
son, Harry, returned Monday from
Los Angeles where they spent the
winter.
Charles Burroughs, who is a stu
dent at the University at Missoula,
spent the week end here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burroughs.
Mrs. Elizabeth Veach came home
Friday from Missoula, where she is
attending the University and spent
: several days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. B. Veach. She returned
to Missoula Tuesday evening.
Miss Viola Callaghan returned last
= week from Dillon, where she had beer
S attending Montana State Normal
having completed her teachers course
She left Immediately for the northern
S part of the state to take a school,
Prof. and Mrs. Thatcher Aired en-
~tertained at an excellent dinner Fri
n day. Covers were laid for six, MI
and Mrs. A. Al. Torgrimson, DR.. AM
d Mrs. Rosseau. and the host and host
ess.
The Junior Jamboree at the higl
# school Friday evening was attende
by a large crowd and was a yer,
pleasant affair. Some original an
clever booths were the source Of muc
merriment, and the tea room and tn
" "hot dog" stand were literally pat
~ ronized.
Mrs. Ralph Robertson entertaine
about 20 young ladies Tuesday eve
ming at a bridge party and misce
he laneOus shower, cOmplimenting Mis-
Zelda Hawkins who is soon to becOm
the bride Of Melvin Davies. Mis-
I'd Hawkins was the recipient of man
beautiful and useful gifts. A mo.
h enjoyable evening was spent, at Il
es close Of which dainty refreshmen.
were served.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-03-25
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J. Miller of Norwegian was a vii
low Creek business visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rutledge were
Three Forks business visitors Mon
day.
The Ladies' Aid met at the home of
Mrs. A. E. Halves Thursday. The day
was spent in sewing. A delicious
lunch was served.
Miss Carney of Helena spent Sat
urday and Sunday here visiting Miss
Bernice Smith, English teacher in tho
local school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Thompson
and two daughters, Tamsy and Eula
and Mrs. Burton Thompson motoreC
to Bozeman Saturday.
Nh. and Mrs. Roy Davis and tw'
children, Lorraine and Leroy, O
Three Forks were guests at the Bur
ton home Thursday.
Clara and Edith ALL and c. D. Fla
herty Of Boulder. and Mr.. and Mr.
Rance Hunt and family were Sunda.
dinner guests at the w. A. Fahert
home.
Jean Woodward and three som
Ralph, Robert and James, of Card
well, were Sunday visitors at tn
home Of Mr.. Woodward's mOthe-
Mrs. N. Woodward.
Mrs. L. A. Dreweicke is cOnfine
to her bed this week by tOnsiliti
Mrs. Holker Of Manhattan Is teacl
ing the seventh and eighth grade
while Mrs. Dreweicke is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rutledge and thre
children, Alice, Evelyn and Dougla
mOtOred to Waterloo Friday and spel
the week end visiting Mrs. Rutledge
. sister, Mrs. Elmer White. They r
turned Sunday.