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The Washington times., 1934-01-05

Va bAosV 0VA"
But, now it's time for seri-
Gus knitters and crocheters to
get to work on suit or sweater
to finish the season with, or
one for spring in case you
haven't time to work on it very
much.
There's time enough for a
dark color, time to make it
and wear it, If you knit fast,
but if you don't, you'd better
choose a pastel, cream color
or white for spring and sum-
mer.
TwO-Piece Dress
We're showing a photograph
today Of a particularly smart
two-piece knitted dress. The
instructions are yours for the
asking (and q self addressed,
stamped envelope).
It has the fashionable draw
string neckline, high at the
throat in a line that is be-
coming to most people.
OF BOucle or Wool
You may knit this suit Of
boucle or wool, boucle per-
haps best for summer, and
wool for immediate wear or
spring. It's in an easy stitch,
which makes a smart ribbed
design, and the skirt has full
ness let in to just above the
knees, so that it will be wide
enough and hold its shape well.
Cream Is New
Cream color is newer than
white, and is an excellent choice
for such a dress for summer
wear. With it, you might
make the jabot tie in green
yellow, pink, blue, or a deep
color such as wine. Or to be
versatile, make two or three
ties in different colors. You
could use a satin ribbon tie,
too, for variety.
For All Year Wear
There are many in-betWeen
cOlorS that can be worn at any
time of the year, and are most
attractive. Raspberry for the
dress with light navy for the
tie is a good combination.
The medium greens with a
yellow or red tie are smart,
too. Medium blues may have
a red, yellow or purple tie.
And so on, almost without
limit.
We will be glad to send you
the instructions for this suit,
and if you need any help in
adjusting them to your size,
the instructor in the store
where you buy your wool will
help you.
For instructions for this
dress, send a self addressed,
stamped envelope to Wilma La
Vile, care of the washington
Times.
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Correct
Manners
BY MRS. CORNELIUS
BEECKMAN
Meeting the Family

Meeting the Family
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
When a young man spends
an evening at a young lady'S
home for the first time, should
she see that he is introduced
to the various members Of the
family?
A says she should as a ges-
ture of hospitality. B claims
that it isn't necessary that he
meet the family the first time
he calls. w.
A has the sound and gracious
point of view about this. Every
wise is the girl who capitalizeS
her background, the background
Of her home and of her family.
She should make the most Of
this, no matter how modest or
simple her surroundings. The
well-bred girl or boy entering
her home takes it as a matter
Of social course that she or he
is received by the hostess Of
the home, the girls mother, as
well as by the girl herself.
It isn't, of course, necessary
that he meet the various men,
bers of the family" unless this
comes about in a natural way.
Such a wholesale introduction
often looks forced. But to be
introduced to the mother Of the
home and to the father, is very
important. A uses the perfect
expression for this "a ges-
ture of hospitality" And B is
thoroughly wrong, for it is the
first time the visitor enters our
home that he or she should
meet the hosts of that home.
I wish that all mothers and
fathers would realize how sig
nificant is this social coopera-
ton with their children. I be-
lieve however, that most Of
them do, but often the children,
when they grow up, become
careless and casual about this.
And definitely it is too impor-
tant to be careless or casual
about.
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were both too short and narrow
for my feet. AS a result of this
continued practice, both Of my
second toes became what are
called shammer-toes,' and after
numerous unsuccessful treat
ments my doctor told me that
there was no way to insure per-
manent relief other than by
having these two toes ampu-
tated.
Naturally this was bad news
to me, but I had had so much
trouble with them that I finally
decided to have the operation
performed. My right baby toe
also had become deformed, be-
ing pushed back out Of place
and overlapping the next toe so
that it was constantly subjected
to the pressure Of my shoe. I
therefore decided to have this
toe removed at the same time.
as I was told that its loss would
not be serious.
so on the day that read
your article I made my dec1-
sion, and the operation was per-
formed two days later. On the
night before I went to the hos
another sketch of the same foot
with the toes amputated. I
enclose these rather rough
sketches, marked / and 2, re-
spectively.
"I wish you would publish my
story and these sketches, as I
am sure it would be an effec-
tive warning following up your
article above mentioned.
Sincerely,
JANE c."
We thank you, Jane c., for
your interest, and hope that
your misfortune will lead other
girls to realize that the size Of
ones feet is nothing compared
to the danger to which they
subject themselves in wearing
shoes too small
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Beauty Queries
and Answers
THIN THIGHS


Question: I am taking some
special exercises to fill out my
thighs. Can you tell me Of
anything that I could massage
into the skin that would also
help? X. L. N.
Answer: In addition to the
exercising COCO butter will help
fill out your thighs. Warm 1t
and massage it into your thighs
nightly.
OILY HAIR
Q.-AlthOugh my scalp seems
dry, my hair gets very oily
only three days after sham
pooling. This condition is
most annoying, and I'd like to
know just what its cause is.
I'd also be grateful If you'd
suggest a remedy. F. E.
A.-The cause of the hair
condition you describe may be
internal. If you are in. poor
physical condition, the glands
in the scalp may, as a result,
work overtime. In this case
you should first attempt to
build up your physical condi-
ton. Again, your hair prob
lem may be due to the sham
poo you Sare using. If it con.
tains too much alkali and not
enough oil, the pores may be
opened to such an extent that
the natural oil will leave the
scalp and go into the hair.
Superficial treatment is best in
this case. Lemon rinses after
CASTLE soap Shampooings will
help to eliminate the excess oil.
Also, a teaspoon Of baking soda
added to the last rinse water
will help to remove the excess
oil and make the hair soft and
fluffy.
DRY HAIR
Q.-Can you give me a
shampoo for dry hair that can
be prepared at hOme?-M. p.
A.-The night previous to the
shampoo give yourself a heated
oil massage. Then prepare two
quarts of hot water, one four
ounce bar of CASTLE soap that
has been shaved fine. Place
over a slow fire until the soap
is dissolved and then strain
through cheesecloth, and add
one.half of witch hazel. Re
move from the jar just enough
for one shampoo and add to 1t
three parts Of warm water.
The Washington times., 1934-01-05

those dark. bright prints that
are so lovely under winter coats
now and under spring coats
later.
They bridge the between sea-
sons gap beautifully and are
grand builders-ur for a run
down wardrobe. In small, lively
prints, with the crisp organdy
touches mentioned above, or
bright crepe trimmings in the
predominating color of the print,
they're particularly attractive.
Frivolous FrillS
Next to {, whole new dress,
a new blouse is the best argu-
ment asainst ennui we know of,
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Try This
Recipe
Kidney Stew

Kidney Stew
1 beef kidney or 6 lamb kidneys
2 onions, medium
/ tsp. dry mustard
2-3 tsp. salt
is tsp. pepper
cups water
3 tbsp. flour
Split kidney in halves and
soak / hour in cold water or
milk. Drain, add fresh water
and bring to boiling point. Then
discard this water, adding an
other 3. cups, bring to boiling
point; skim; add onions, sliced,
6 slices bacon, or salt pork cut
into dice, and simmer until kid
neys are tender. Add Seasonings
and flour and simmer Is min
utes longer. Serve with boiled
rice, and Q garnish Of toast
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The Washington times., 1934-01-05

Juvenile Torment
The habit Of talking "baby
talk" to youngsters is a common
failure. Children acquire the
habit Of referring to familiar
objects by names understand
able to their families alone.
The habit persists all toe
frequently until late in child
hood and is a scource Of unend-
ing humiliation to the child.
His playmates do not take the
attitude that. his lisping pro-
nunciation Of certain words is
"cute." They jeer, call him
SISSY" and according to the
juvenile formula torment him
increasingly.
The tiny baby, Of course, can
not attain adult pronunciation.
But he can be given a model to-
ward which to strive.
Initiative
He may call water "wa-wa"
but if he never hears it called
The Washington times., 1934-01-05

Dear Miss Dumont:
"I have had in mind writing
you ever since December 2
when your column in The
Washington Times carried an
article warning girls against
wearing ill.fitting shoes.
Strange as it may seem, on
that very day I had made ar
rangements to have three of
my toes amputated as a result
of deformities caused by the
wearing Of improper shoes and
peg heels.
81 am now q years old and
for years wore shoes which
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
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Styles
By VICTORIA GAINES
Special Correspondent Of The Washington
Times In New York, Americas
Style Center

Style Center
NEW Y RK, Jan. Stirred
Of your winter clothes? Then
try few timely tips for bright
ening things up!
There's a time in every wo-
mans vardrobe when her winter
clothes begin to look stale, and
yet spring things seem a trifle
out of place amid snow and ice.
That's where these fresh new
fashion ideas step in, to gladden.
your heart nd glorify your ap-
pearance.
One Of the best bets is a
fabric hat o4 faille silk. satin
or betting ribbon. They look
wintry enough to wear with
your dark coat, and yet some
how smack of spring. These
l. hats hug the headline, re-
treat from the hairline and flat
r the VIII face. And there's
nothing like a new hat to make
a new woman Of you!
If you feel ready to scream
the sight of that black dress
hats been trotting back and
forth to business all season try
those crisp new collars and cuffs
=: gilets. They're ruffly, perky
affairs of organdy or linen,
and they can do wonders toward
working up a new interest in an
Id frock. They take the place
Of the gaudy gimcr" cks we've
become a bit bored with lately
and add a neN' note as fresh
as spring itself.
OF course, if you want to go
the whole way, you can get
yourself a new frock in one Of
The Washington times., 1934-01-05

treuse green and old gold
with the same frivolous little
frills tina. mark printed frocks.
Even such simple trifles as an
extravagantly lacy pair of step
ins or luxuriously sheer stock
ingo will help drive away the
big, bad wolf of boredom from
your clothes closet door. And a
new bag or gloves will practi-
cally make life worth living
againI
The Washington times., 1934-01-05

If that me-
tallic blouse
t h a t looked
like a gift
from the gods
to you three
months ago is
merely fit for
a gift to the
m id n o W,
change it for
On e ol tn e
newer blouSeS
in soft pastel
crepe.
These come
ii delightful
ColOrS - rose
petal pink,
t VI rquoiSe e
blue char.
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Send Your Queries

n 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"
IOpe, and your questions win
b. answered 9ERS S0NALLA
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Child Health
Questions
JOINS THE FAMILY

Q.-Wher should 1 permit
my child to join the family at
the table? He is 312.
MRS. d. J.
A.-Delay the time as long
as possible. Even after a child
is eating we'll he should eat by
himself or with other children.
The confusion at the grown
ups table is bad for him. The
more so when the family joins
in reproving his faults Make
coming t. the family table an
occasional treat at first.
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Use Of "Baby Talk" Often Proves
To Be Cause Of Humiliation
With PIaymates
Ry MARTHA WINsLOW

From the time the baby first says dada he should be
words he
Baby talk is cunning in twoyear-old but in five
sixyearod it is anything but attractive, except perhaps
Liz
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
Reader Warns Against the Wearing Or Improperly
Fitted Shoes Which Cause Suffering
By LISA DUMoNT

Supporting of articles in which empha-
sized the Importance of wearing properly fitting Shoes the
following letter has just been received interesting
although tragic testimonial from of readers:
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
SHOULD TAUGHT CORRECT PRONUNCIATION OF WORDS FROM START
Start Knitting Your Dress Now For
Early S prins and Summer
Enjoyment
BY WILMA LAvILLE

During the Christmas rush the busy week AFTER
we We neglected friends who like to knit and crochet
We haven't had anything those subjects purpose
really for nobody seemed to have time to do any work
%ho%
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
TIRES QUICKLY

Q.-My six-year-Old boy tires
very quickly. He is slender for
his heighth but apparently
quite well otherwise.
MRS. G. X.
Ais he getting his proper
allotment of rest and sleep?
And how about his diet? Is
he eating the things a six-year-
old should have? Answer those
questions and think your
problem will be solved.
The Washington times., 1934-01-05

NEWS COMES from Southern resorts that all beach
and sailing clothes tailored and workmanike Cot
tons and wooens the favored fabrics and mannsh
tailoring goes into their making.
The beach costume shown is Of wool The pajama-
like sacks are of light blue wool, firm but soft Wool
jersey makes the white blouse, simple and with no
trimming but buttons This costume would be ideal fOR
Z cool day on the beach. pE foz sailin0 ~1
The Washington times., 1934-01-05
TEETH VARY

Q.-HOw many teeth should
q child have at 2 years?
MRS. D. G.
A.-Children vary in the time.
when they cut their teeth but
the average two-year-old should
have 16.
Martha WinslOw 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 II st.
N. w.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
MOOies Playing
 To-day
STATE

Another deluxe double feature entertainment is in store for pa- irons of Warmers State theater for three days, starting tomorrow. Consistently the State offers the finest in screen entertainment and this new show adds to the laurels of Waterbury's most popular tem- pie of the cinema.
 The sinister charm of George Raft, the sensuous, bamboo-like beauty of Anna May Wong and the wistful-loveliness of Jean Parker, in the leading roles of Paramount's "Limehouse Blues" combine to make this film of the famous London underworld a picture of unusual excellence, force and drama.
 The story deals with, the undo. ing of the gangster chieftain who dominates the river pirates of the Thames, George Raft, in the role
 of Harry Young.
 His nefarious operations are covered by his interest in an ori- ental cafe where Anna May Wong, who loves him jealously, is danc-
 CT. When another girl, Jean Park CT, comes into his life, Miss Wong
 plots against her.
 Raft learns through the Chinese girl of another man whom Jean Parker loves and lays a trap for him. The surprise climax comes when Raft is made to realize that the girls happiness is more impor-
 tant than her love and endangers
 his life to save her lover from his | own trap.
 Filmed against series of the l most remarkable sets we have ever
 seen, "Limehouse Blues" catches the full flavor of the eerie mys- tery of the famous London under world for a picture chock-full of melodrama and movement. Kent Taylor, Montagu Love and Robert Lorraine, who appear in
 the supporting roles, give perform
 ances fully worthy of the excellent
 acting of the principals. The companion feature will be
 By Your Leave" a gay romantic comedy in which a new and joyous
 treatment is given the marital holi-
 day theme.
 Frank Morgan, Genevieve Tobin,
 Neil Hamilton, Marion Nixon, Glenn finders, Gene Lockhart, | Margaret Hamilton, and others are
 featured in this fast moving pro-
 duction based upon the successful | New York stage play.
 The plot concerns a middle aged
 husbands effort to prove that he is
 still a gay blade with the ladies.
 The experiment backfires on him
 when his own efforts as Romeo
 prove a dismal failure, while the
 wife, who didn't approve the idea at all, attracts the pursuit of a handsome and dashing young ex- plorer.
 Performances tonight conclude
 the engagement of "Gentleman Are
 Born" and Gift of Gab." The out
 standing hit of 1884, Fannie
 Hurst's limitation of Life" comes
 to the State on Saturday next.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

against her in the general acclaim. How romance gets back on a straight course between Napier and Iris after this interlude, and what happens in an unexpected striking finish makes "Outcast Lady, 8 picture considered defi- nitely worthy of the woman who triumphed in Common Clay" '.Moulin Rouge" "The Easiest Way" and the man critics every where praised to the sky for his work in Noma Shearer's "Riptide' and Humble in Paradise"
 An excellent supporting cast ap- pears with the star in this film. It includes Robert Lorraine, Lumsden Hare, Hugh Williams Gas "Gerald") Mrs Patrick Campbell and Henry Stephenson, who was so marvellous as the grandfather in Little Women"
 The companion feature is to be Big Hearted Herbert" a farce comedy with Guy Kibbee and AL inc McMahon in the leading roles. Performances tonight conclude the engagement of "Six Day Bike Rider" and "The Age of Inno- ceice." Friday and Saturdays pro- gram will include "365 Nights in Hollywood" and Wednesdays Child"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
TO THE THEATER GOING PUBLIC

Here's news worth shouting from the houstops Three rousing cheers and whole bunch of orchids to HOLLYWOOD for presenting Americas mil lions of theatergoers with the BIGGEST SMASH HIT OF ALL TIME We've just seen preview of FANNIE BURSTS IMITATION OF LIFE" which begins 5 DAY ENGAGEMENT at the STATE THEATER on SATURDAY next and are we enthused?
 It's distinctly and definitely the most unusual production we have ever been privileged to pre- sent our patrons and another glorious triumph for JOHN M. s TAH L, who directed "B ACK STREET"
 IMITATION OF LIFE" boasts cast that would do credit to any picture. Heading it are such favorites as CLAUDETTE COLBERT, WARREN WILLIAM, NED SPARKS, HENRY ARMETTA and ROCHELLE HUDSON. human story of human people wildly told in FANNIE BURSTS own inimitabe style, IMI- EATON OF LIFE" will prove one of the most enjoyable productions seen on a local screen this year.
 Critics and preview audiences everywhere are lavish in their praises and take this opportunity to add my personal endorsement and enthusias- tically recommend it to local theater-goers.
 SIGNED:
 JULIA M. SMITH,
 OF COURSE MANAGER.
 A SURROUNDING
 PROGRAM OF
 SELECT SHORT
 SUBJECTS!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES.

duces in this rhythm on each
 of his Saturday evening must
 cal productions. He traces the
 origin of the One-Step to Eu-
 r0pean dance, the gallOp, a
 brisk number which used to be
 played at the conclusion of an
 evening of dancing.
 Rudy Vallee plans to return to New York from Hollywood in time for his Thanksgiving day broad cast. Joe Penner goes 10 Chicago for week at the Chicago Theater next Thursday. |. Ste- phanie Diamond, Joe's straight woman" will stop off in Pittsburgh enroute to visit her folks. Helen Claire knits during the re- hearsals for. Roses and Drums She has completed two sweaters and a bathing suit in the past year. Sigmund Rom- berg can play every instrument in his orchestra '. he is partic- ularly adept with the violin, piano, organ, bass viol, and cello. Some very big names coming up in the Sunday Radio Theater series |. Helen Jepson is justifying the strong praises of her radio packers her recent success with the Metropolitan Opera Quar- ,tet has been outstanding.
 NEG comes through today with the expected announcement that, beginning December 2, the coffee company which has been sponsor ing Eddie Cantor, will bring to the air grand opera in English, con- densed to one hour for radio pur- poses. The programs will be known as the Opera Guild series, with Deems Taylor as director and narrator.
 A company of 40 singers will be permanent members of the Opera Guild company, with the total ar lists on each program exceeding 100. According to Deems Taylor the broadcasts will mot be tradi- tional operatic performances. We have eliminated much of the con- fusing recitative and will use dia- logue."
 Here and there The news of the above paragraph. by the way, means that all three nets will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
STRAND

"Outcast Lady, starring Cons- tance Bennett and Herbert Mar shall, comes to the Strand theater screen tomorrow headlining anoth- CT great dual feature bill.
 The picture deals with the love of Iris and Napier, interrupted by the opposition of Napier's father. Iris marries a boyhood friends of them both, but the husband com mits suicide on the night of the wedding. An ugly construction is put on this by society, a construc- ton fostered by Iris, herself, to protect the name of the dead man. Iris brother, Gerald, takes sides
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

Franz Trefzger, internationally fdmed tenor, aDill be heard cs guest artist on the Arnlco Concert Band broadcast over WLW and an NEG netlDork Sunday, No- Uember IS, 6::30 to 2 p. rs. He lnill sing the ronta.ttic tenor aria The FloUer You Gdve Me" from the opera "Cdrmen."
 Other selections included by Conductor Frark Simon in this interesting program, are "Sdmson and Delilah," Victor Herbert's "Spdnislt Serenade" and Flight of the Rumble Bee" by Rimsky- KorsGkov.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
In The Local
 TheateYS
POLES

Closing tonight at Polls is feature that will finger long in the memories of Waterburians. namely George ArIiss in "The Last Gem tlemarl" the supreme artistry or
 Ariiss plus a truly great story make this one of the outstanding pictures of quite awhile.
 For three days starting tomorrow
 Roli's presents another of It's mar vicious combination stage and
 screen shows and this one sur
 passes any that have been at this
 popular theater yet.
 On the stage with a cast of 40
 or more players will be School
 Days on Parade" a youthful musi- cal revue with stars of the stage
 in the leading parts. A glance at the roster of the show will con- vince all that here is surely the
 best in stage fare, there is Att Candler, Harry Richards, Beth. Bet and Bunny, Lee Kramer, Ruth
 Earth, and in addition to these stars there are the 10 School day
 Misses. and last but not least by no means Nelson Naples and his Collegians, the jazziest band you have heard in some time, and who provide a musical background TOT the performers, this band consists of 19 men, surely a junior jazz company.
 On the screen there will be War ner Baxter, Russell Hardie, Vince Barnett and Herbert Mundin in "Hell. in the Heavens, the most dramatic picture that you have as yet been privileged to see Baxter in, and a feature that will thrill ali besides furnishing new roman tic angle.
 The stage show will go on daily at 3, 6 and p. m. and there will be no advance in prices from the
 regular ones of the theater.
 Saturday will me red-Ietter day in Waterbury theatricals, as it will
 mark the opening at Polls of The Gay Divorcee" and if there ever was a picture that Waterbury was 1 interested. in this is the one, since the first announcements has been
 made, the phone has been ringing constantly for information of the treat. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are in the leading roles and
 song hits; glorious girls and tune- l full music, plus the new dance sem sation "The ContinentaI' are just a | few of the rare treats of this pic- ture.
 <@A sNH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

D. m. (EST) over the nationwide WEAF-NBC networks.
 Little Old New York" by Rida Johnson Young is one of the more famous of old silent pictures, and starred Marion Davies. Miss Pick ford will play the role of Patricia ODay, the little Irish girl.
 The story is laid in old New York, where the Michael O'Days of Ireland come to claim an in-