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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-20
LOS ANGELES QUAKE

Los Angeles. Nov 20-(U.PD = An earthquake of extremely mild force was felt in Los Angeles Coun- ty at 2:35 a. m. to-day. The shock was noted in residential sections of Los Angeles and also in Long Beach. It was hardly of sufficient force to arouse sleeping resi- dents. No damage was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-20
DEATH OF CooMBs

Greenwich. Conn. Nov 20-(U. P.)-Funeral services will be held from the First Presbyterian church Stamford Tuesday. for James M. Coombs, 6S, who died yesterday at his homein Old Greenwich. Coombs native of Ilseporo, Me, was a member of New York sugar firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-20

explaining that this information is based on recent search" She Is a regular contributor to the or- gan. which carries illustrations, and poems by the Gagged Poets"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-20

Goid-m.ning shares are having a boom ip Australia.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
CHAPLAIN LACK
DEPLORED

Because Uncle Sans regular
army is on a budget and there
are Just so many chaplains to go
around, the new Forest Army is
apt to be without religious guild
ance unless the 20 church leaders
from all the major Protestant or
CARNATIONS who met here yester-
day devise a plan of action.
Col. j. E. Yates, chief of the
chaplains Of the army, told the
ministers meeting at the Cosmos
Club that the War Department
does not have sufficient chap
lains for the regular army posts.
The ministerial meeting ap-
proved of a committee on the
forestry camps to assist the Gov
ernment and to cooperate with
other church and interchurch or
ganizations, such as the Y. M.
C. A. and the National Playground
and Recreation Association, to
provide spiritual life for the new
recruits.
The Right Rev. James E. Free
man was reelected chairman Of
the chaplainS' committee.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
Times Daily Pattern
PATTERN 1898

The smartest of the weaker
sex will clamor for this dash.
ing rig. "a perfectly devastat-
ing frock with a tricky detach-
able cape! Keep your neckline
high and closed when you wear
the cape. there's the impor-
tant broad shoulder swagger;
when DOTTED, open the neckline
and show the turn-back revers
and collar. The puffeG sleeves,
intriguing yoke and slender
scanning of the frock are espe.
cially noteworthy. We suggest
rough crepes. printed or mon
otoned would be very chic. or
crisp smart cottonS.
Pattern 1893 may be ordered
only in sizes IA, Is, 18, 20, 80,
"a, SO, 38 and 40. Size 16 re-
quires Az yards 39-inch fabric.
Illustrated Step-by-step sewing
instructions included.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c)
in coins or stamps (cOins pre-
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The Washington times., 1933-04-25
Fire Promotions
From Ranks Backed

Promotion in the Fire Depart
ment should be made from within
the ranks, the North Capitol Citi-
Sens Association declared last
night in indorsing a plan formu-
lated by the D. c. Fire Fighters
Association.
A letter, which will be sent to
President Roosevelt. indorsing
Henry Gilligan for D. c. Com
missioner. was read.
The Commissioners letter, urg-
ing all associations to set aside
the month of May for Home I'M
provement Month, was referred to
the executive committee.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
Spring Concert May 2
Bu GNU. GLee Club

The George washington Unlver-
sity Glee Club will be heard in its
annual spring concert on Tuesday
evening, May 2, at $50 o'clock at
the Willard Hotel.
Under the direction Of Dr.
Robert Howe Harmon, with Grace
Ruble Harmon as vocal coach and
accompanist, the club will present
a program from the library of
such classical composers as Pales-
trina, Bach, Brahms, Grieg, Gou-
mond and Rubinstein. Some num-
bers will be sung by the group of
36 mems voices some by the group
of 40 women's voices, and others
by the two groups combined.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
SCHOOL HEADS
i. Of D. {. BACK
PRAYER DAY

Washington's educational lead
ers today placed their approval
on plans for observing Presidents
Day next Sunday.
On this day, throughout the ma.
ton, citizens of all creeds and
classes will assemble in their
churches to pray for continued
health and strength for the Chief
Executive in order that he may
carry on the work so well started
since he assumed office.
The day will also show the
President that the people Of the
nation are solidly back Of him
in his war on depression and that
he has their confidence.
DR.. johnson Backs Move
High tribute was paid the
President by DR.. Hayden john
son, president of the Board Of
Education, in indorsing the move
ment. DR.. Johnson pointed out
that the President, while taking
care of the pressing needs Of the
present, is also looking to the
future, so that the nation may
continue to progress.
Faced with the terrific prob
lens of national and interna-
tional affairs, a day such as this
will be of immeaSurable help to
the President in showing him he
has the confidence Of his people,
Or. johnson believes.
DR.. Stephen E. Kramer, first as
6istant superintendent Of schools,
also praised the day as a Splen-
did thing for the nation in as
sembling to pay homage to the
President and to offer up prayers
for him.
The Parent Teacher Association
of the District is also strongly in
favor of such an observance, Mrs.
Joseph N. Saunders, president,
said.
War On Suffering
Mrs. Saunders pointed ut that
the President has started a Splen-
did campaign to alleviate suffer
ing, to re-establish economic sta
bility and to return conditions to
normal. For this reason she be-
lieves that the people of the ma
ton will welcome the opportunity
Of showing their faith in their
leaders.
= Senator William King Of Utah
praised Presidents Day last night
at meeting of the Ladies Auxil-
iary of the District of Columbia
Fire Department. Such a day will
have a deep significance to the
nation as a whole, Senator King
said.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
JEWS AID REFUGEES

The Hebrew Sheltering and I'M
migrant Aid Society has started a
campaign to raise an emergency
relief fund for Jewish refugees
from Germany. Harry Pritzker is
directing the local drive. Head
quarters of the society are at 1115
Connecticut Ave N. w.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
DC. MOUes to Acquire
PrODertu for School

Condemnation proceedings were
instituted today by the District
Government against "a pieces of
property in the neighborhood of
Third and G Streets Northeast
to make way for an addition to
the Logan School,
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
EIREMEN TO MEET

The Takoma Park Volunteer
Fire Department will hold its
semimonthly meeting tomorrow
night.
The Washington times., 1933-04-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Officers and stockholders Of
the Citizens Bank, Takoma Park,
will meet tonight ut the Presby-
terian Church.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Rhymins
Optimist
BY ALINE MICHAELS
To q Friend

Whatever praise may come Is
incomplete
Without your priced approval TO
perfect it,
And every fruit Of toll. though
it be sweet,
Lacks something Of its zeSt II
you neglect it.
How strange a thing the heart
is, that it needs
One voice alone and, although
many voices
Pay willing tribute, yet 1t never
needs
Their words, nor in their kind
illness rejoiceS.
All, friend, have you In lonely
meadow heard
A golden-throated larks' insist
ent crying,
Until, who knows by what
strange urges stirred,
There comes, at last, a lyric
note replying?
Skies brimmed with song, and
yet unsatisfied
The lark had been while one
song was denied.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Child Health
Questions
Hot Towels

Question: Dear Miss DumOnt:
I would like to know II hot tow
els are good for the complexion
and what is q good face soap.
have a habit Of picking my
face. Today I start using the
hot towels, olive oil and pow
dered CASTLE soap for black
heads, and I think it very good.
1 am a blonde, with blue eyes
and not a light or dark COM
plexiOn. What shade of powder,
rouge and lipstick should / use?
/ hope I haven't asked you too
many questions. Thanking you,
F. G.
Answer: My dear Miss F. G.:
Hot towels are fine for OPEN
ing the pores. Choose a mild
soap and experiment with vari-
GUS mild ones until you find one
that is pleasant for your skin.
You should use O light rachel
powder, and blue-red rouge and
lipstick.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
By DOROTHY LEE

The vogue for hand-k knit
sports wear has swept the coun-
try and I find it very flattering.
It is adaptable for almost any
occasion before 6 o'clock, ex-
cept a strictly formal affair.
The hand-loomed frocks are as
lovely as the strictly handmade
ones and only an expert can dis
tinguish between them. If you
want to make your own dress it
is possible to design your own
frock, select the wool and get
expert instruction.
This model that I selected is
particularly stunning. due to the
combination of brilliant colors
and the arresting lines at shoul-
der and neck. Thin yarn in
zinnia red, green, maize. brown
and white was twisted together
to form the multicolored wool
from which the frock was fash
ioned.
The huge patch pocket is very
effective and the touchwood
buttons, imported from India,
are credited with bringing good
luck. The wood looks much like
circaSsian walnut.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Bed Wetting

Q.-My little girls are nearly
three years old. For sometime
1 have been trying to train
them not to wet their bed at
night. So far 1 have not been
successful. What would you
suggest? Would the fact that
they are twins have anything to
do with it? Otherwise they are
perfectly normal. Mrs. X. C.
A.-The fact that they are
twins has nothing at all to do
with it. Except, perhaps, that
it is harder to train two babies
than it is one.
Many children who have per-
feet control during the day
continue to wet their beds at
night. Establishing the dry
habit at night calls for much
the same routine as establish
ing it during the day. The
child, first of all, should receive
no fluids with the exception Of
water and as little of that as
possible) after 5 p. m. Take
them to the bath at bedtime
and again at 10 o'clock. Avoid
overexcitement at bedtime and
too tight clothing. Never let
them sleep in a wet bed. Nor
let the wet bed be an excuse
for crawling in with mother.
Praise them for keeping the bed
dry. But don't punish them
for failing to do so. Punish
ment has practically no effect
for this fault.
If the habit persists after the
third year take them to the
doctor for an examination.
Enuresis, bed wetting, is some
times due to physical troubles.
Martha WinsIOw is prepared
to assist in solving your child'S
problems - physical or psyche
logical.
Send self-addreSSed, stamped
envelope to her, care Of The
Washington Times, 1917 H St.
N. w.
Names of such correspondents
will be regarded as confidential.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
C|ir~psin9
7 he
Styles
By Victoria Gaines

NEW YORK, Dec. 1l.-Count
your stitches, If you would count
your pennies-for you can cro-
chet yourself into . chic cos
tune at about half the cost
handmade knitted things fetch
in some of the smart shops.
What with Mrs. Franklin
Roosevelt shown industriously
plying her needles in every roto.
gravure photograph. and Amy
Blatt, of Paris, showing the
world how to put style into
knitwear, the whole world Of
women has gone crochet-con-
cious. It's an old-fashioned art
that's become a new-fangled
fashion again.
And with good reason - for
knitted things are probably the
most practical wearables in any
wardrobe. They're equally use
full under a coat up North or
under nothing at all down
South, and are indispensable
everywhere.
One smart shop that attends
to it's knitting with conSpicu-
GUS success specializeS in adapt
ing ordinary instructions to fit
your individual figure. There's
nothing hit-or-miss about this
method-you know that your
"knit-your-own" model will have
all the flair and finish Of .
professionally made costume.
Any amateur can make some
Of the simple scarfs, beretS and
sweaters shown here-and more
ambitious souls can attempt
complete costumes Of skirts,
jackets and blouses.
There is a surprisingly large
selection Of styles - original
models made after their own
designs, made-up models to be
copied, and many otherS-just
like any up-to-date dress shop.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11

Because mothers buy mex
pensive dresses and hats in
stead of the fine ones they
crave, and because they buy
something for the house In
stead of a new negligee doesn't
mean that they don't want
things for themselves.
They are just helping the
family along, being unsetlsh,
and they want the finer things
Just as much as their daugh-
tiers do.
So this Christmas, why not
surprise Mother with something
that she would never buy for
herself.
Make it something that will
really thrill her, fussy little
bit of finery, some perfume,
or maybe even a new dress or
hat, if she hasn't something
she really likes.
A Girl Again
Fashionable clothes and lovely
undertakings will make her feel
like q girl again, and that's q
feeling all mothers should have
once in awhile. Think Of such
things when you're shopping.
Here is a list, but it's very in
complete, and knowing your
own mother, you can probably
think up other and more fit
ting things.
A Becoming Touch
How about some six or eight
button black suede gloves? Or
one of the new flattering col
lars of satin, crepe or lace?
Would your mother like a
The Washington times., 1933-12-11

toning up in general the pale and
sallow skin which shows a lack
Of circulation and health.
TOning Up
With curves and full figures
back in fashion, and the iron
ing board" type now definitely
passe, faces should look glow
ingly healthy in keeping with
figures.
Of course, if you go about de-
veloping your figure in the right
way, by eating plenty Of nourish-
ing food and taking regular exer-
else, nine times out of 10 it will
show in your face. But then
the tissues of the skin do need
nourishing and toning up, and
so today we are offering a
routine to you with that In
mind.
There is no beauty in any face
that does not express life and
animation, even if the features
are good. Makeup will help a
lot, but a lifeless pallid face is
the kind that does not register.
So try the following:
Tissue Cream
First use a cleaning lotion or
cleansing cream. Cover the face,
neck, and shoulders with 1t
thoroughly and then remove it.
Remember that you never mas
sage or rub in the first applica-
ton of cream. That is, as the
name implies, a cleansing opera
ton to removed the dust. Apply
another one at once and ruo
this in gently, then remove and
apply an astringent or any GOOD
skin tonic.
Next put on a tissue cream.
There are many good ones on
the market, or you may use
the following recipe: One ounce
of cocoa butter; 12-ounce Of
olive oil; 10 drops Of tincture
of benzoin; one dram Of cologne.
This must be heated and ap-
piled to the face. Now take the
palm of your hand and with
the little fingers meeting over
the nose, press the whole palm
firmly toward the ears and up
ward. Use the same pushing
back stroke on the neck.
Hot Iron
The next operation is to use
a little hot iron. There are sew
eral on the market and we don't
mean your laundry iron.
The forehead is ironed with
IN up and down stroke, back
and forth about 10 times. Then
in a circular motion from the
co~rers of the mouth out to
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Advice to the
Lovelorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am coming to you for
advice about a boy friend Of
mine. He is a year and a half
older than I am and we were
very fond Of each other, so
much so that I was letting my
high school work slip. He was
called down to the dean, and
whatever was said to him I
have never been able to find
out to this day, but since that
time he has totally ignored me.
The other day I heard that
he still cared quite a bit for
me. What would you advise
me to do? Should I speak to
him first, or let things go on
just as they are? A. P.
Certainly speak to the boy
when you see him. Cutting"
people is never well-bred, espe-
cially when you've been such
devoted friends, and your only
tranSgression was being too
deeply interested.
But-and this is an espe-
cially difficult but to observe
if the boy has been stood upon
the carpet by the dean, and
you've been neglecting your
studies, better not attempt to
return to the old devoted
attachment. I'll admit it's
hard, but you've both got to
go on with your education
and be prepared for life-and
Life isn't always easy.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Cheese OmeIet

5 eggs
"a cup finely crumbled sal
tinaS
% cup water
u cup. grated Am merican n
cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
Beat eggs until light, add
crumbled saltinas, water and
"a cup cheese. Melt butter in
omelet pan. Pour in mixture.
Cook, covered, over low flame
until set. Season and sprinkle
with remaining cheese, roll and
serve on a hot platter. Six
The Washington times., 1933-12-11

gay scarf in soft colors to
brighten her face and protect
her throat from the wintry
winds?
Or perhaps she'd like a lovely
cardigan sweater in a soft blue
or green, the kind English.
women wear when walking on
the moorS.
Hostess Gown Good
And the best idea Of all, to
my mind, is a hostess gown Of
velvet or satin, something
queenly for her to wear eve
nings at home.
Another daughter can give
her some matching lounging
slippers or mules, and for
heavens sake, make them pretty.
Or maybe she needs a neg
Lgee, and unless she's an un-
usual mother, she'd rather have
a color than black.
If you need further suggeS-
tions, how about q smart sueos
or leather handbag with her
initials on it, or pearl neck
lace and bracelet for her din
ner gown, or & blouse, or that
fine bottle Of perfume we men
toned before. Many mothers
would even welcome q box Of
expensive bath soap, as a
change from the family soap
they're so used to.
For fashion information, write
Wilma LaviIle, enclosing self
addressed, stamped envelope, or
call District $3.50, extension 199.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
When Manners
Are Correct
BY MRS. CORNELIUS
8EECKMAN
Notes VS.. Words

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
When a bride-elect has been
entertained at a bridge tea and
the hostess presents a wedding
gift on the occasion, do you con.
slider a verbal Acknowledgement
at the time sufficient apprecia-
ton? Do you not think a note
Of thanks should be sent fol-
lowing the party?
A READER.
To your first queStion-no. To
your second question, an en-
thusiastic yes. Such generosity
of hospitality and of thought
fulness deserves a fine, articu.
late note Of deep appreciation.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11

There are boucle frocks with
contrasting yokes and sleeves.
for example, or buttoned-up
jackets and skirts to match,
or simple sweater blouses. And
they boast all the style touches
of fabric frocks - wooden or
metal clips, fabric collars and
cuffs, fagotting, etc.
Their woods and yarns are a
joy to a jaded taste, too. Mixed
woolens that look like tweed
when made up, flecked or
frosted yarns that combine
beautifully with plain -colored
frocks, and those lovely, lacy
Shetland woods that fetch such
fancy prices in the shops, but
which you can make up your
self. These are worked up in
contrasting colored stripes, and
sometimes in two or three
shades of the same color.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11

the ears; then circle from the
jaw up to the temple in rows
covering the cheeks. After each
treatment puff out the cheeks
as full as you can. Do the
same movement up and down
the neck. After each move
ment stretch the neck and ro-
tate the head.
This ironed-in creaming really
does fill out the face and neck
and refines the skin. It is more
effective if you can have some
one to assist you. After this
cream is removed with a soft
tissue, an iced skin tonic
should be applied.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11

by no means a minor part.
Rattles teach the infant to
hold things. Blocks, spools,
clothespins and animals that
can be washed are all suited to
the baby not yet able to walk.
They teach him different
noises, different shapes and
the "feel" of things.
One to Three
A child from one to three
years likes to play with things
in the house. He likes to push
chairs about, to get pots and
pans from the kitchen cup
board, boxes that can be opened
and shut, doors to shut,
drawers to open and close. A
wheelbarrow or sturdy little
wagon will delight him.
He likes to handle paper and
to scribble. Soft pencils and
colored crayons are fine toys
for this age.
He likes to look at pictures
too. Get him linen books that
will not tear and establish the
habit Of destroying books.
Teach him to turn the pages
carefully.
The older child will enjoy
simple tools. Three-to-five likes
to hammer nails in board and
to make things. It is all part
Of the game Of learning.
He is beginning to be a social
little creature and he should
have toys he can share with his
playmates. Swings. Seesaws
etc., are excellent.
Helpful Habits
If three-to-five is a little girl
she will like toys in imitation
of mothers household tools,
brooms, dustpans, etc.
About this age the difference
between the boy or girl child
makes itself apparent. The lit
tie boy thinks dolls are SISSY"
but his sister loves them more
and more.
This is the time to form the
habit of helping. It is fun for
the child and teaches him
habits of thoughtfulness.
The housework may go a bit
more slowly but you are really
saving time. You are teaching
your youngster to be a happy,
busy child learning to work
we'll and to want to help you.
His Personality
The psychological effects Of
toys must not be disregarded.
Don't give the shy child, or
one lacking in self confidence.
toys and games too difficult for
him. A plaything he can't
work" will only increase his
inferiority sense. On the other
hand the "cocky" child may
need things to take him down
a bit, something that is a chal-
lenge to achievement.
Toys that are easily broken
are a mistake. When they are
gone the child asks for more"
a bad habit to form.
Easily broken things encour-
age him to be careless and de-
structive.
Finally teach your child to
take care of his own things.
Give him a box or drawer to
keep them in when not in use.
Teach him to put them away
and to take out only a few
things at time.
It is a habit that will bene-
fit both you and the youngster.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Faces and Necks Now Being 1Ironed'
Or Their HoIIows
By LISA DUMoNT

There any number of good facial treatments for the
sn and any of them that will give the right method of
cleansing and masagng the skin will improve the appearance
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Hooded CAPE

We are hoodwinked into liking
the hooded cape. for it is so warm
and comfy. A nice model is of
red woolen and has a lining Of
moleskin. The hood is also fur
lined.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Even Pra cticaI Mothers Welcome
Personal Gifts Chosen
With Thought
By WILMA LAVILLE

There are always certain people, men and women alike
who tear their hair over What to give mother"
Many of them have what believe is mistaken idea They
think she must have something practical
It's true she person. but usually because
and that's why she wouldn't love to
have something frivolous and flattering.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Send Your Queries

IF You have any beauty prob
lens to be solved, write to Lisa
DumOnt, The Washington Times,
1917 ii st. N. w., enclosing
self-addreSsed, stamped enve-
vOpe, and your questions will,
be answered PERSONALLY.
The Washington times., 1933-12-11
Old lewelru

One smart woman is using old
turquoise and amethyst bracelets
and necklaces to add charm to
her dinner frockS.