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The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Skirts Are Moving Up, Girls
Watch the Spring Styles

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 28.-Holly
woods famous legs are about to
come out of retirement, a peek at
forthcoming pictures revealed
yesterday.
And what is more, this exposure
by the movie stars of Shapely limbs
foreshadowS a general shortening
Of skirts throughout the nation
next spring, according to Travis
Banton, famous Hollywood cos
tune designer.
The new skirts, which fall about
three inches below the knee, are
being introduced by Claudette Col
bert, Marlene Dietrich. Norma
Shearer, Carole Lombard, Joan
Crawford, and others.
Miss Colbert will introduce the
new mode in "The Bride Comes
Home" while Miss Dietrich is
working opposite Gary Cooper in
an abbreviated sports skirt in
Desire" which is being produced
under the personal supervision Of
Ernst LubitSch.
While the trend iS toward
shorter skirts. Banton emphasized
there will not be q return to knee
length garments.
''I should say the average length
from the floor will be about
111a inches" the Paramount de-
signer explained. According to
personal preferences, skirts will
vary several inches above or be-
low that mark.
"Some skirts will possibly be 13
inches from the floor, but before
q woman adopts that length she
should have a pretty good idea Of
what her legs look like to other
people"
Among the stars who are al
ready appearing on Hollywood
boulevards in the new abbreviated
skirts Is Constance Bennett. Her
skirts were observed to be the
full 13 inches above the ground.
ShortnesS was emphasized by a
slit in the side Of the skirt.
There has been a lot Of talk
in Hollywood about fighting the
return Of the short skirt, but
Joan Crawford is the first to
take action. The star, style
setter for thousands Of girls, has
Just ordered a holiday wardrobe
in which the skirts not only hold
their former length, but drop
from half an inch to an inch
closer to the floor. While this is
her personal wardrobe, Joan an
nounceS she'll follow through on
the screen.
"The Greeks had the right
idea," declares the star. Women
have never worn anything more
becoming than the long Grecian
robes"
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Wife
Coming Back

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 28.-Don' t
be surprised If Mildred Davis re.
turns to the screen early next
year. She has Harold Lloyd'S con.
sent and we happen to know she
has bought q couple Of original
stories.
The Lloyd youngsters, Of course,
are not babies any more. Mildred
Gloria is II. Peggy is 10 and Har-
old jr. Is almost five. AS the
rumor will probably crop up, we
might as well squelch it now. Mil
dred will not return as Harold s
leading lady. Her comeback,
when and If it happens, will be on
her own.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Are HOLLYWOOD Divorces Too Easy to Get

'Florence Eldridge; the Dick Ar
lens; the Wesley Ruggles? And
George Burns and Oracle Allen?
Roscoe Karns, who has been mar
ried more than 13 years; George
Barber, who recently celebrated
his thirtieth wedding anniversary?
Then there's Give Brook, Bing
Crosby, and the Irving Thalberg-
Norma Shearer combination. the
GleasonS, Joe E. Brown, Lynne
Overman, Joe Penner and Fred
Stone, in show business all his
life. Cecil B. DeMille, William
Howard and Frank Lloyd. Why,
this list doesn't begin to take in
all the happy ones"
An improper balance, the lack
of q sense Of humor and plain old
jealousy were given by Miss
Michael as the definite reasons
for so much unrest.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Behind Silver Screen

>Ont., home Of the Dionne quin-
tupletS, to return to Hollywood.
Jean HerSholt, as DR.. Dafoe. and
Dorothy Peterson. as the nurse,
are among members Of the unit.
Men On Her Mind" is the new
title of Bette Davis latest picture.
which has just gone into produc-
ton at First Nationals West
Coast studios with Warren Will
liam as leading man. It was for
merly known as The Man With
the Black Hat" william Dieterle
is directing.
Rollo Lloyd has been engaged
by Columbia for "Heu-Ship Nor
gan" with George Bancroft and
Ann Sothern in the leads and Vic
tor Jory featured.
The Hal Roach studios an.
nounce that 2O-months old Patsy
Doris May has been given a five
year contract, and thus becomes
the youngest member Of the
studio personnel. She will join
the "Our Gang" troupe immedi'
ately.
Harold Wilson, who 'ecently sold
''Four Gallant Men," which he
wrote in collaboration with Aidar
Roark, to goth Century-Fox, has
been promoted by Daryl F. Ia
muck to the post Of assistant tc
Associate Producer B. G. DeSylva
Wilson previously handled script
details with Raymond Griffith fol
the company.
Airline Judge and Mona Barrie
30th Century-Fox contract players
now engaged in King Of Bur
lesque," have been assigned to roles
in 1.-THE Black Gang" which Johr
Stone will produce with Paul Kelly
and Slim Summerville in the lead
ing male parts. Filming on the
picture will start December l.
Wendy Barrie has been borrowed
by R-K-O Radio from Paramount
for the leading feminine role IN
the new Gene Raymond picture
Don't Bet On Love-"
Cyri' Hume has been signed by
R-K-C Radio to adapt Witness
Chair" by Rita Weiman, for use
as a starring vehicle for Ann Har.
ding. Miss Harding will first ap-
pear in "The Indestructible Mrs.
Talbot" by P. j. WolfSon.
Patricia Ellis will play the role
previously assigned to June Travis
in Showed Under" at First Ma
tional. The change is due to con.
flicting schedules. Miss Travis be.
ing fully occupied just now in
Ceiling Zero" the next James
Cagney-Pat O'Brien vehicle.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

land marriages can't go together.
How foolish to lay all this
trouble on such fact. Truthfully,
it's merely the easiest way out.
SelfishneSs. intolerance and the
fact that divorces are too easy to
get cause all the difficulty.
"Once little indifferences arise
both parties rush to the nearest
judge, and without ever thinking
of anyone but themselves, demand
divorces.
Everyone else does it, why
can't we?' seems to be their feel
ing in the matter.
why do we let the few marital
ShipwreckS blind us so that we
can't see the many successful
marriages here in Hollywood that
do succeed?
How about Fredric March and
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 28.
Victor McLaglen has been as
signed by Daryl F. zanuck to
q lead role in the forthcoming
Twentieth Century-Fox production
"Under Two Flags" Ronald Cole
man is starred. Mir 81 Bruce also
has been added to the cast.
Jack Haley'S contract with
Twentieth Century-Fox has been
renewed.
M-G-M has purchased Absolute
Quiet" a new story by George F.
Worts, author of THE Phantom
President"
Ginger Rogers, RKO star, has
3ust been made an admiral of the
Texas navy by Gov. James A. ALL
red Of the Lone Star State, and
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. %.

Divorce in the film city is too
easy to get.
This is the frank opinion
Of Gertrude Michael, one of Holly
woods popular young stars, who,
while it is true, never has been
married. :. avertheless k n o W S
whereof she speaks.
"Hollywood's apparent unrest in
cinematic marital circles is rear
ing its disturbed head again." said
Gertrude yesterday on the set of
Paramount's Woman Trap" her
first film since the automobile
accident in San Bernardino more
than two months ago.
Incompatibility' Is given as
the reason, but between the lines
it Is explained that movie careers
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
MuIticoIored Frock
Introduced bY Star

One of the newest fadS Carole
Lombard is in the process of
launching in Hollywood is that
of the multicolored chiffon dance
frock. Designed by Travis Ban
ton, Of course, the first Of a series
Carole plans to wear through the
holiday season Is Of blue and
green in a dozen layers and
shades. The skirt lines are simple
and the bodice is a draped affair
with two pieces of chiffon over
each shoulder ending in a floating
arrangement which Is neither
scarf nor Streamer.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

an ornate commission to this ef-
feet will be formally presented to
the little film star under official
auspices.
James Hilton, author Of "Lost
Horizon" and Goodbye, Mr..
Chips" has arrived at the M-G-M
studios. His first screen assign
ment, although not definite, may
be a treatment Of Camille" for
Greta Garbo.
Completing the filming of five
actresses who, on the first appear
ance before the cameras attained
stardom and set an aI-time record
for salary. Director Henry King
and his Twentieth Century Fox
unit yesterday left Callander,
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-07-23
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Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Smyrna High
School .ACtiUitieS
Contributed Articles By Pupils Covering Literary
Efforts, Sports and News of School Interest

Buck Ford created a sensation
when he was one of the early ar
rivers at the bus which took us to
Delaware City. Sad to relate we
came back on the short end of the
score in both the boys and girls
games. Junior Sevil was razzed
at Delaware City when, appearing
on the floor in sweat pants some
youngster replied, "Oh! Look at
the ski-pants!'', It took such effect
that he left them home when we
Travelled to Middletown last Friday
night Mud in your eye! and how.
One night last week we practised
on the tennis courts in mud ankle
deep. You had to keep going for
you threw mud up over your head,
and if you stopped it would fall on
your head.-Letters. The baseball
players are just receiving their
letters. They are blue this year
while last year they were yellow.
George Thawley
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Athletic Notes

For the past two weeks the girls
of the Seventh and Eighth Grades
have besen busy practising basket
ball in anticipation Of the game
that is scheduled to be played with
the Com modore MacDonough
School at st. Georges in the latter
part of this month. Speculation
has run high as to what girls will
represent us on the first and sec
ond teams. In all probability the
lineup for the first team will be
announced some time this week In
the meantime, those ambitious to
be forwards or guards may be seen
at work on our outdoor court
every day that the weather per
mits.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
"NOte This"


As each pupil enters into his
daily routine of lessons, we hear
the two-worded phrase mote this
many times.
The first hour in the morning af-
ter we have entered into the Eng
lish class about fifteen minutes, the
instructor says, Children, note
this: verbs modify their nouns in
gender, number and case" Sec
ond hour arrives and in Study Hall
our attention is attracted by the
librarian saying, students note
this: never return a book to the
shelf but always put it on the book
tray"
Third hour approaches, and as
one enters and settles himself in
Biology class the Professor of Sci
ence calls for silence and then pro-
ceeds to say Glass, Not this: note
boks are due tomorrow"
AT last noon hour comes, and
feeling free for a short time one
walks through the halls, but soon
meets Mr.. Schantz, who proclaims
with great emphasis Friend, note
this: we must have your coopera-
ton to make Smyrna High School
have a good reputation, and 1 GER
tainly hope you'll help up succeed"
Now we are entering the first
session of the afternoon, and Mr..
Wright with his manly voice ex-
plains, students, note this: to be
great business people of the world
you must positively do your own
individual work. I hope you are
doing SO in this course"
Second period for the afternoon
is open to Commercial Geography
and here we hear tine voice saving,
People, note this; l want it per-
fectly quiet, and if we don't have
1T quiet we will send some one to
the office. I'm tired of this con-
slant humble all the time"
Alas, the last period of the day
has been made known, and being
Study Hall, Mrs. Vogel gives us
great relief in saying, "Lucius.
note this: if you continue to talk
for the rest of the hour, you must
stand with four face to the wall"
So, friend, just stop and glance
back and note what we poor stud
ents have to put up with.
Homer Stevens
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Books As Cnmnaninns

Are you lonely? tired? discour-
aged? Then take book, and in
the unreal world, forget the real.
AS your consciousness SLOWLY
fades, as you drift into the land of
unreality, your unpleasant feelings
gradually fade away.
When the hero of your story at
tempts, and successfully accom-
Plishes, some 'unheard of task.
picture yourself doing the same.
Act as the characters act. and
gradually allow your mind to sink
into dream land.
Thus in a few short hours. much
VIII have ben accomplished in the
unreal world-cities and nations
captured, great obstacles overpow-
cred, ad heroes made of men who
We're, only a few short hours ago
grouped with the countless other
unheard of persons on earth.
Then try to force your mind
back from the unreal into the real
world.
You may succeed. It's hard
to tell.
Nellie Wallace
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
From the Principals Office
LntramuraI Athletics

To the man of the streets II
seems that the Athletic Ability Of
games won during its interscholas-
tic season in soccer, basketball and
baseball. He seldom stays to rea-
SON why the players who are on a
team are there or why we lose. He
fails to see behind the scenes. ia
that person the following informa-
tion is given:
The State Physical Education
department has set up a cause Of
study in physical athletics. Il in
cludes gymnastic, drills, marching
skills, stunts and games. It i
with the latter that intramural
sports deal. Each pupil in the
seventh and eighth grades learn
the fundamentals in main sports
to enjoy watching as well as par
ticipating in them. For instance
at present we are working On
fundamentals in basketball. Each
boy has his chart and results are
placed on it.
Such things as speed shots
speed pass, accuracy pass, foul
shots, dribbling, throwing the ball
in, high touch, etc, are stressed
After each boy has learned the
fundamentals and rules, he is
ready to play. Intramural con
tests are scheduled on basis of age
weight, and ability. We have at
Clayton Intramural contests in
soccer, Schlog ball, basketball, etc.
during the scholastic year. Each
pupil belongs to a color team and
competes against others. Natur-
ally from among these the best
players are chosen to represent the
"blue and gold against other
schools.
1t is hoped that from this article
the reader will get some idea of
the value Of the boy who sits on
the bench and who isn't just quite
good enough" to make the team.
He is truly the forgotten man" of
sports.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
DrexeI Institutes Exhibit

Last Saturday I attended Drexel
Institutes exhibition, held in Phil
adelphia. There were two days of
the exhibit, but due to school. /
could not attend both.
Drexel has courses in home eco
nomics, business administration.
engineering, library work, physics
and chemistry. The main reason
for my going was to see the home
economics exhibit.
In the short time 1 was there.
Tor my time was limited. I saw
hrst, on the main floor, the won
derful museum of ancient dresses.
furniture and other relics. all of
which have been contributed bv
wealthy and generous donators. I
also got glimpse of their library.
On the second floor was the home
economies and art exhibits. One
room contained a kitchen with
model tables set for luncheon. din
ner and breakfast, showing correct
table setting and good color
schemes. Here, in one part of the
room, a girl was preparing a
luncheon while another girl timed
her, and the other by means of a
model kitchen, nails and string
look every step she saved or vast
ed. Also nearby in the same room
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Be Courteous

Each of US needs beauty in his
life to make it complete. We all
have that beauty within us al
though we express it in different
ways.
There is one way in which we
can all express beauty. We can
mingle with our fellow beings in a
spirit of kindliness and courtesy.
We can be gentle, pleasant, con-
siderate and thoughtful. We can
make our attitude towards other
people a real expression of the
beauty that dwells within.
Every day in our contact with
men and women there is the oppor-
tunity to express this beauty. Shall
we be rude, unkind, thoughtless,
forgetting courtesies Or shall we
be well hammered, gentle, polite in
actions, and courteous at all times
to all people? Courtesy is an ex-
preston of beauty. You should
be courteous. DO not wear your
courtesy like a watch, to take it
out when you want to impress peo-
pie. Be courteous always, not
only in the street but wherever
you go. Be gentle, be kind, be
simple in your taste and sincere in
your actions. You should let
everything you do and say be de-
sire to please others. Courtesy is
an expression of beauty. 1t will
enrich your personality. 1t will
give you the quality called charm.
Helen Slaughter
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Home Economic Department
Served a Dinner Saturday

Saturday morning, January -,
some Of the girls from two of the
Home Economic Glasses served a
dinner to the Superintendents and
Supervisors of the Schools of Della
ware. There were As present. The
class was only expecting 80 and
had prepared for 35. When word
was received that As were present,
more tables had to be set up, more
chairs, dishes, silverware, cups and
saucers, table cloths, and napkins
had to be sent for, and some of the
things had to be cleared. That
wasn't half of what had to be done.
They didn't forget that they didn't
have food enough to go around to
everyone. Fortunately, as it may
seem, one of the girls had her car
at school. She and a friend went
down town and got the needed sup
plies.
The dinner went off fine, after
having to hurry with an unexpect-
ed notice.
The menu was very good and at
tractive. 1t was prepared by nine
girls and the help of the teacher
Miss Skrivan. The girls that pre-
pared the meal also served it.
The first menu which was pre-
pared was: Baked ham, potato
salad, buttered asparagus, coffee,
tea biscuits, chocolate pudding.
The second menu that was prepar-
ed was: cold boiled ham, potato
chips, buttered asparagus, rolls,
coffee, peaches.
The dinner was served at 12
O'Clock by the following girls:
Blanche Oliver, Nancy Slaughter,
Virginia Dauah, Nellie Wallace,
Viola Ryan, Hilda Reed, Elizabeth
Hill, Jean Barlow and MaIvina
Stevenson.
With the help of Miss Slaugh-
ter, the secretary, and Miss Ra-
leigh, the Librarian, and MissSkriv- (
an, the Home Economies teacher.
things couldn't possibly have gone
wrong. 1t was very kind of Miss /
Slaughter and Miss Raleigh to Of !
fer, and give, their assistance in
the time of need.
It was very kind of Mr.. Wright,
and the two Janitors, Andy and /
Mr.. Murray, to stop their work and ,
get the tables and chairs ready for I
US Saturday morning.
Malvina Stevenson
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
NeWsy Bits Gathered From Here
and There

Robert Estes has been absent for
two months with chicken pox and
whooping cough.
Mrs. Clark, sixth grade teacher,
is ill at the home of her son at
Easton, Maryland. She is not ex-
pected back for two or three
weeks. During her absence the
class is being taught by Mrs. Mat
thews of Smyrna This is the first
time in recent years that Mrs.
Clark has been absent because of
illness. We wish her a speedy re-
covery.
The boys basketball schedule is
practically completed. We have
carded games for our first and sec
ond teams at Middletown on Janu
airy % and February 8th, to fill in
vacant dates. Only contests with
F'rederica remain to be definitely
decided.
The snow storm that fell Wed
neSday evening did not stay Win
us for any period of time. Never
theless we did have a chance to
make a few snowballs and get a
shot at our friends before the sun
spoiled the fun for us.
The play, aaron Slick From
Pumpkin Crick" was presented at
Hartly School on Thursday, Janu-
airy 18th. The money which was
gotten by giving the play is going
to be put in the Athletic Club
fund. The players deserve much
credit for the success of their play
Collected by
Mildred Wilmington
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
St.Georges Trust Company Officers

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the st. Georges Trust
Company was held recently in the
banking quarters. Benjamin Vim
ton, manager, presided. The fol-
lowing directors were elected: Har-
ry L. Gray, Harry Lester, Albert
Gray, William 3. Lester, Claude N.
Lester, /. Griffith Ellison, William
q. Crompton, Benjamin Vinton.
and Franklin Rash, all of ST.
Georges; Samuel D. Moody. of
Bear; Leon II. Ryon, and Reese s.
Jarmon, of Newark.