The Omaha guide., 1933-08-19
to Valet McDuffie took place in 1912
when he was a barber in Atlanta.
Remained in Atlanta

Remained in Atlanta
When Mr.. McDuffie went to New
York to become Mr.. Roosevelt's val
ct, Mrs McDuffie remained in At
lanta. Tired of being away from his
wife, McDuffie requested that she he
given a job at the White House with
him. This the President considered,
and today she is one of the several
maids in the White House with such
duties as supervising the help room,
caring for the rooms occupied by the
Presidents grandchildren, who visit
him occasionally; caring for the room
of the Presidents personal secretary,
looking after the beds and keeping
the linen changed and mended.
In addition to this her work is in
creased as the occasion demands. For
instance, when a lady guest comes to
the White House, Mrs. McDuffie as
sists in taking care of her needs; if
she wishes some sewing done, some
washing, the White House maids will
look after it. "The entire work of the
staff of maids is more of a personal
nature" said Mrs McDuffie
The First Lady
According to Mrs. McDuffie, con
tact with the Mistress of the House,
as Mrs Roosevelt is called, is not
made very often. Occasionally Mrs
Roosevelt will send for a maid to help
her, but usually her personal maid
looks after her direct needs.
Though it is seldom necessary,
Mrs Roosevelt is a type Of mistress
that one can easily approach, and we
feel free to call on her at any time
for assistance" declared Mrs Nc
Duffie.
Asked how she personally regarded
Mrs Roosevelt as a mistress the
reply was: Il think that can be ans
wered by saying that Mrs Roosevelt
is loved by all who know her We
love her to the extent that from the
moment she enters the home every
enc is in the air until we know that
she has reached her room"
The Bell Rings
Mrs. Roosevelt enters the house
just as the President does and the
same precaution is used. The guard
on the outside rings a bell notifying
the next guard that the First Lady
is entering and this is relayed con-
tinuously until her destination is
reached.
Mr. and Mrs McDuffie live to-
gether in a pretty suite in the East
Wing on the third floor Of the White
House. Her suite consists of a bath
room, parlor and bedroom. Large
closets are in the room. One general
dining room Is located on the first
floor for all the White House force.
Three meals are prepared for them a
day The dining room is c~olorfully
done in green with dishes to harmon
ize with the room. Walters are fur
nished them SO that the meal may be
eaten undisturbed and to ward off the
heat are two large electric fans.
ooh, we are we'll cared for with
everything arranged for our comfort
and convenience" said Mrs Nc
Duffie
Breakfast is served them at eight,
lunch at twelve, and supper at five
A White Dress
Mrs. McDuffie was found at the
door wearing a white dress. I was
surprised when told that she was
fifty-two years old. Judging from
her appearance, one would think her
weighing about 140 pounds, Mrs
in her thirties. Robust and healthy,
McDuffie possessse ABOUT the most
pleasing personality I have encount-
cred. Harmonizing with her person
atty is her pleasing disposition. In a
lOil-DOdSIlul uldHlIcl, size duSWGTOu
willingly my questions, with an oc-
casional "I'd rather not discuss that"
She regard her position as one
where skill, dignity, carefulness and
thoroughness should be displayed.
Mrs McDuffie is fully capable of
fulfilling all of these requirements
Full of experience, well educated, en-
riched with travel, Mrs McDuffie is
an entertaining talker, an ideal wife,
companion, maid and lady I am told
that her speeches are fine enough to
make our best orators "move over"
and if her dynamic appearance, fluent
and interesting conversations are a
test, | must accede.
THANK YOU FATHER
NEW YORK - (CNA) 80 Father
Devine broke? Bologny! "In Fathers
house is plenty money and food and