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Evening star., 1935-07-29

had gotten out last week.
Shorty always felt rusty when he
first got out. Molly was swell. She
put on her best clothes and made
Shorty take her out. But Shorty
didn't 60 out for three days after
that. He couldn't have said exactly
why. He just had q hunch.
The fourth day just as Shorty was
stepping out Of the apartment build
ing two plainclothes men stepped up
and the larger one said:
Glad to see you back in town.
Shorty. Too bad we have to cut
your visit so short, but business Is
business.
What are you talking about?'
Shorty said in the most casual tone
he could muster.
He means you're under arrest for
snatching purses from young ladies'"
the other one put in. And don't try
any alibis, Shorty. because We have
the sweetest little piece of evidence
I've ever had the pleasure Of getting
on a fellow like you"
He pulled out something from his
pocket. do you recognize this nice
looking fellow right here? The short
one that's turning around to look at
the 'birdie'?"
Shorty groaned as he looked at the
snapshot in the detectives hand.
There were three small pictures
along in a row. Each one. however,
had the same obvious story to tell. A
pretty girl was laughing up at the
tall. handsome chap with her. and
Shorty Jason was looking almost d.
rectly into the camera with his hand
just in the act of slipping the purse
out from under the girls arm.
Good likeness, don't you Think"
The detective policeman went on:
You ought to have your picture
taken often"
But Shorty wasn't listening. He
was wondering why he had been such
sap as to pick such good looking
couple when he had seen those
photographers all over the city. For
a quarter the fellow had caught him
in the act. Well, you couldn't think
Of everything, and besides, Shorty
had to admit to himself that 1t was
pretty neat piece of evidence. In
fact, it was so good he asked to be
taken to Jail at once.
Copyright. 1e3sD
Evening star., 1935-07-29

sure ne wanted 10.
Anyway, Molly needed too much
money to get along on. Once you
started giving nice things to a dame
she thought she ought to get them
all the time. As all these thoughts
were passing through Shortys rather
small mind he was looking for an easy
cease"
Shorty spotted her. Classy young
girls like this one usually had a
roll, Shorty had found through ex-
perience. The fact that 1t was Sat-
urday afternoon always helped some,
too. There was generally something
in the purse besides money that
Molly could use, so Shorty had made
a habit of going after snartly dressed
girls.
Shorty had just come back from
doing a short stretch and wasn't
quite in the swing of things yet.
Let's see. You just bumped into
her sort Of easy like. II she looked
around you mumbled sorry" mean
while slipping the purse out of sight
and getting away as quickly as you
knew how.
But usually they didn't even turn
around. People were used to being
jostled on the downtown streets.
Shorty was in luck this time. The
girl was talking to the fellow she
was with and didn't even notice him.
They were laughing. Just as he was
taking the purse the young chap
looked down at her and said:
Hes at it again. Smile pretty"
Shorty looked around for just q
second and followed the young fell
lows gaze. He had sinking sensa-
ton that he had pulled boner. But
the fellow was still looking in front
of them and Shorty didn't wait to
see what it was, but just kept on
going. AS he hurried along he thought
what a goof he had been for looking
around, not that it had hurt him any
this time. but that was one of the
strictest rules he had set up for him
self.
When he got home he and Molly
went through the purse. In it they
found s103 and some change. Molly
was thrilled. They could celebrate
on that much. Only once before had
Shorty gotten a haul as big as this
one. Molly said she guessed he was
the best poke litter" in the buSi-
Evening star., 1935-07-29
SHORT STONY
STREET EPISODE.

ness. He certainly
could pick EN-.
Molly knew how
to make him feel
good. q"
But she wasn't
succeeding so well
this time. Shorty
was nervous. He
didn't know exact
ly why, but he was
nervous. He paced
around the room
and went to stand
at the window.
He ran his fingers
through his hair,
as he always did
when he was ex-
pecting something
to happe n. He
oul d mt under
stand why he had
been so dumb as
to urn around.
Maybe it was be-
cause 1t was his
first haul since he
Evening star., 1935-07-29
tent Of those who conceived the pro-

tent Of those who conceived the pro-
ject.
It was not the desire Of those who
suggested the Washington Gettysburg
highway as a memorial to the great
emancipator that commercial interests
should influence the route, 1t has been
pointed out by many who have vis-
ioned the proposed highway as equal
ing the magnificent stretch Of pave
ment leading from the Capital to
Mount Vernon, Va. But the fallacy
Of the argument Of powerful groups
which would divert the highway over
o present roadbed to Gettysburg by
an indirect, roundabout route must
be shown, II is believed locally.
Evening star., 1935-07-29
DIRECT HIGHWAY
PLAN IS FAVORED
Carroll County Launches Drive
for Lincoln Route as 0rigi.
nally Conceived.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MOUNT AIRY, Nd, July 90
Spurrd into action by the attempt Of
Frederick civic groups to have the
Lincoln Memorial Highway built over
q long. indirect route, an aggressive
drive was launched in Carroll County
this week to create sentiment to have
the memorial road built in direct
airline and thereby carry out the in
Evening star., 1935-07-29

closed by the surgeon who operated,
swallowed the hook with q glass Of
water. 1t waf removed with an ESQ
phagoscope from its lodging place Q
scant inches from the entrance to
his stomach.
Evening star., 1935-07-29
CHORTY JASON

made up his
mind as he walked
along State street.
He wasn't going to
try to get a job
when gra b b 1 n g
purses was such a
cinch. And, any
way, once you had
q record it was too
tough to try to
hold down a job
for any length Of
time.
Even if you didn't
tell them about it
they always found
1t out and then
suspected you of
everything rotten
they could think
Of. You probably
couldn't stick to
the straight and
narrow" even If
you wanted to, and
Shorty wasn't so
Evening star., 1935-07-29
Swallows Fish Hook.

GALVESTON. Tex. P).-A 2s-year-
old Galvestonian had a pretty good
idea today Of low the fish feels when
the hook goes down Its throat.
The man, whose name was not dis
Evening star., 1935-07-29

Foreign girls who enter England to
become domestic servants will be per-
mitted to stay only one year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-31

Lives there a Junior Miss who
couldn't "fall" for this smart yet
simple school frock? We just know
she will want to make her first fall
frock from this pattern, because its
so very easy to cut, assemble and
stitch, and If Mother is too busy to
supervise the operation, take the pat.
tern and some pretty cotton to sew.
ing class and work on it there. The
youthful, square neck adopts scarf.
like collar to slip under it's tab, the
pulled sleeves have a hearty slash.
Action pleats grace back bodice and
skirt, a box pleat, the side front
skirt.
Pattern 1905 may be ordered only
In sizes 6, s, 10, II and IA. Size p
requires 25s yards SO inch fabric
and Is yard contrasting. Complete
diagrammed sew chart included.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins
or stamps (coins preferred) for this
pattern. Be sure to write plainly
your NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE
NUMBER and SIZE.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, 232 West
Eighteenth ST., New York, N. Y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-31
S{ndIS1k
PASS THE SMELLING SALTS

Gushing Young Thing-It was
wonderful Of you to drop 10000 feet
In a parachute. Do tell me your
sensation.
Bored Aviator-Oh-er-it was just
a kind Of sinking feeling.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-31
On Way to Fame

Housewife-How did you come to
fall so low as to go around the
country begging?
Tramp-It's long story, mum,
and it's now in the hands of my pub
fishers. I'm on my way to New York
to correct the proofs.-Wall Street
Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-31
Quite a Difference

Lawyer-All right. I'LL take your
case. I feel sure that 1 can get you
justice.
Client-Why, you little nitwit. It
ain't Justice 1 want. You've got to
get me off.-Pathfnder Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-31

docs you know whut you reminds
me of, Liza? Brown sugar."
How come All Is like brown
sugar."
you Is so sweet an unrefined."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
BY HELEN WORDEN

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Being a
Colonial Dame of America has its
advantages. Mrs. Arthur Van Bus
kirk, Home Crest, Wyckoff, N. j.,
shares my curiosity about houses.
I discovered that if you are a
c, D. A. you stand better chance
Of seeing an early American home
that has interested me for several
years.
Armed with Mrs. Van Buskirk's
letter, I ventured beyond the iron
gate which guards the ancient gray
stone mansion at AL E. 61st-st.
was ushered past the wide square
hall into the business Office to face
Mrs. Thomas Robins, secretary of
the c. D A.
I explained Mrs Van Buskirk's
letter. Is Mrs, Van Buskirk a
Colonial Dame of American" she
demanded.
Il don't know"
mo" broke in the assistant to the
secretary of the c. D. A close at her
elbow, she is not" The list of
members evidently was kept handy.
But I don't see what this has to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
Colonial Danes Official Guards
Secrets of Home From Visitor

do with the history of the house" I
said. Il just wanted to describe it
for Mrs. Van Buskirk. Couldn't you
tell me who built it and how old
it is?"
That" said Mrs. Robins, twill
have to be placed before a meeting.
If you write your request to the
board they will consider it,"
Wasn't this Mrs. Alexander Ham
ilton's home?" knowing very we'll
that it was not.
Certainly not" snapped Mrs.
Robins, "A Mr.. Smith who married
Abigail Adams, daughter of John
Adams. built the house" - she
stopped short. I'm very sorry;
your questions will have to be put
to the board" The secretary of the
c. D. A. went back to her papers.
However, it is picturesque
colonial house and garden, set high
up on an entertainment above the
sidewalk There are stretches of
green lawn, nice front porch anc
well-trimmed shrubs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04

You'll be instantly attracted to
this tailored type home frock. de-
signed along coat-like lines, and
easy as A, B, c to make.
Note the casual sleeves, long or
short, the flattering convertible
neckline, and reversible fronts.
In sturdy cottons as percale,
broadcloth, linen-like weaves, ging-
ham plaids, ETC., this model is Just
the incest frock you could possibly
have for home tasks.
For more dressy home frock
for romping with the children, or to
change from your best" frock after
arriving home late from that after
noon at bridge or from business, it's
most effective is wool jersey, challis
necktie prints, many rayon novel;
ties, etc.
Style No 1925 is designed for sizes
Is, 10 years, Sc, 38, 40 and 42-inches
bust. Size So requires yards of 39-
inch material.
Our fall and winter fashion mag
azine is just full of smart new
clothes. that can be made easily
and inexpensively. Price. 10 cents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04

in my room bed crying.
He mother a
him something make him Sleep and
call for mother. Don't
will kill myself
we sepmother
tried away put Jail. tell
to
HEARTBROKEN
hysterical
which
illness the his problem You and
sympathy at this
objective be that he learn to live without it.
fine thing for parents replace his parents for the time
he But
you you promise form until
collapse
all strengthened
misfortune weakened by perpetual cruches
In family they
will their unftness There
niict
their children only that they
life
disguise their intent to hurt by mounting
a serious personality breakdown
maintain himself,
will lad
fed rough
all he will crushing
influence of irrational parental control
family befriend him in trouble
responsibility
He
mother take his earnings for themselves.
a repudiate indeed he must he
ALL But he makes stab freedom
your the that left
a principle, not girl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
Reducing Calf
of Leg Hard,
Expert Thinks
BY ALICIA HART

ITO reduce or develop the calf
of the leg is difficult indeed" says
Donald LOOMS, the man who guides
and directs the exercises and health
routines of important Hollywood
stars. THE muscles and tissues of
the legs, because they are used so
much, are coarser and tougher than
any other part of the anatomy and
they offer strong resistance to any
type of exercise.
However, one who wishes to i'm
prove the shape of her legs certain
ly can do it if she takes exercise
seriously and regularly In addl-
tion-unless, of course, she is under
developed elSewhere-she ought to
diet. If she is certain she doesn't
want to lose except on her legs, then
she must depend on exercise alone
to do the trick"
Here are two Donald LOOMS
exercises which will reduce the legs
and make them shapely.
Stand on a book or small, low
wooden box and, placing hands on
the back of chair so you won't
lose your balance, rise up and down
on your toes as rapidly as possible.
Take off your shoes and walk
around the room on your toes. Stand
about one foot away from a wall,
lean backward until your shoulders
touch it. then rise up and down on
your toes. incidentally, tennis tends
to reduce excess weight on the legs.
Massage helps, too.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
WAR EXPERIENCES
WILL BE RELATED

Mrs. Howard L. Ray, Newcastle,
is to describe her World War ex-
periences in Belgium, at the Alliance
Franchises meeting at tomorrow
in the Washington. She is to be
honor guest at dinner at $50.
Mrs. Ray, who speaks several
languages, is to give her talk in
French. She was among the Bel
gian refugees who were forced
beyond the battle lines. In France
she met Mr. Ray, with the American
Air Service.
A social hour, including games
and singing of French songs, is to
follow the address.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04

After the age of 10, hobby inter-
ests increase. More mature games,
sports togs, books and puzzles are
suitable.
Pets always make lovely presents.
II your household already holds
dogs and cats, perhaps small turtles,
horned toad, rabbits, guinea pigs,
birds, tropical fish or plain goldfish
will make your youngsters happy on
Christmas morning.
A special brush, towel and soap
set to use when he gives Towser
weekly bath will make your dog
loving child happy. Catnip balls
and brand new beribboned basket
are fine idea for sister who loves
her cat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
TGfetd P0rtu FrOcb,s

Children's Christmas party frocks
often are made of taffeta or net
over taffeta. One charming model
shown in a current fashion show, is
fashioned from printed taffeta in a
blue forget-me- design on pink
background and is covered with
grayish white net The sash is
changeable blue and pink taifeta.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
BY MARIAN YOUNG

NEW YORK - In Christmas
toys for very young members
of the family the martial note is
hard to find, although foreign
manufacturers are busily turning
out miniature army uniforms and
diminutive machine guns so the
slightly older brothers game of
soldier will seem more real to him.
American firms, however, stress
toys that are distinctly pacific.
If the handsome toys now being
arranged on the nations counters
are any criterion. children these
days are being encouraged to take
an active interest in science, liter
allure, art and industry.
Not that Juniors play hours are
made dull. Far from it. II any,
thing, toys or iron and wood and
steel are even more pretentious
and fascinating than ever.
There are, of course, elaborate
streamlined trains that dad will
enjoy as much as Junior,
A truly de luxe gift for small
boy might include an engine with
several passenger coaches and a
couple of baggage cars, 20 feet of
track and few tunnels and
bridges to lend novelty to the
little trains journey across the
playroom floor.
If the budget doesn't allow for
any gift so expensive, an engine,
one coach and a few feet of track
will afford any youngster plenty
of fun.
ID BUILDING sets, motion picture
- projectors and play imita-
tionS of every adult activity from
weaving to lead casting are de-
signed to delight children and to
make their minds work in peace
loving direction while they are
having fun.
The only battle strategies being
featured are the G mems war on
crime and Cowboy Indian clashes
in the winning of the West.
ABC blocks use scout pictures
instead of soldiers to illustrate
the letter S.
For little girls, dolls are more
popular than ever before. They
range from Dionne Quintuplets
and Shirley Temple replicas to
large, child-like models such as
Kathe Kruse, the famous Leipzig
doll woman, always features.
incidentally. it is possible to
buy Kathe Kruse doll with such
a composite body and face that it
can be a boy doll one day and
girl the next. When little Mary
is tired of having a play daughter,
she simply dresses her doll in
boys clothes and switches wigs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04


She buys plenty of clothes and the poor kid doesn't
have winter coat Last month his Stepmother got mad
at him because he came home late from the show;
she asked her husband to split up a punishment
His father told him to stay away from and that he
ever caught us together it would be just too bad.
But that didn't keep my boy friend away. He would
sneak over to my house and to my mother and put
his around her and cry Oh, it pitiful sight
The other day he going down the street with
overnight bag which I returning to friend and
thought leaving town He came over to the house
and asked mother where I going and she said I
would be back but he didn't believe her She found him
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04

For children from 2 to a. easy
building and drawing equipment,
miniature housekeeping gadgets,
picture books, push and pull toys
and pedal toys are fine. They
should be extremely simple, but
designed to aid and abet a g.
year-old's world of Lets pre-
tend"
DETWEEN the ages of 4 and 6,
~ all youngsters will be amused
by construction toys and interest
in handcrafts intensifes. Toys
which encourage exercise out of
doors are in order here for both
boys and girls.
A child between 8 and 10 I'M
doubtedly shows signs of interest
in some hobby and gifts to further
it will be loved.
Chemistry sets, microscopes,
printing equipment, motion pic
ture projectors for the boys and
embroidery, weaving and drawing
things for girls are excellent sug-
gestionS.
If your small daughter likes
flowers and is always doing bit
of digging in your garden why not
get her tiny rock garden for the
window seat of her own room?
Or give her a large glass jar, huge
bottle or oblong receptacle, a few
plants and let her arrange and
tend her own terrarium.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

Dana westbrook born and reared
abroad. comes 20 America after the
death 81 her parents 10 make her
home with her grandmothe7. whom she
has never seen.
Old Mrs Cameron is embittered bv
loss of money and what she considers
DISGRACE 10 the family name Twenty
one Years before Dana's mother elopcd
with Young Dana Westbrook She left
her husband and an infant daughter
Nancy Wallace Divorced By her hus-
band she married Westbrook. and their
daughter. Dana. was born a year later
when Dana arrives at the southern
home OF her grandmother she Is received
Colby by her haH-SisteT hut is greeted
cordially by her aunt Miss Ellen Carewe
Mrs. Cameron EhreWdly decides to cap
Falize her eranddauRfter's beauty and
begins plans to introdue Dana TO So
clrfv. Nancy. who has taken little part
In social life hides her love for hand
ome rich Ronnic Moore Nancy is dis
t1rbrd because her beautiful younger
sister is soon to meet him.
NO GO ON WITH THE STORY
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
SinQ-d-W ei0h Blues!

A boon to mothers whose babies
lift lusty voices in protest against
the weekly weigh-in is musical
attachment on scales originated by
a manufacturer exhibiting in the
Merchandise Mart. Chicago. A
music box in the scales automa-
tically plays nursery songs when the
baby is laid in the basket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
ReliQiOus Influence

The religious influence is ap-
parent in damask brocadeS like
priests vestments, as well as toques
shaped like mitre, or covered with
big wells, some falling below the
waist at back.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
Boy Should Leave Brutal
Parents Who Abuse Him,
Jordan Tells Girl Friend
Make Clear However, That Break Is Wholly
His Jane Advises, Pointing Out That He
Must Learn to Face Hard Situations.

n
Dear Jane Jordan l8 old and friend
is because his relatives
if he their stepmoher his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04

To obtain a pattern of this model.
tear out the coupon and mail it
to Ellen Worth, The indianapolis
Times, 214 w. Maryland-st. Indian
apolis, with Is cents in stamps or
coin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04


nANA sat, uncomfortably aware
~ of her unintentional rudeness.
as the dark blue roadster gathered
up miles and spread them behind.
1t was ridiculous to allow such an
incident to topple her poise and
make her appear silly and stupid.
I'm sorry" she said. Maybe the
reason I'm critical is that I've never
lived in big, handsome homes.
Only in little places or an old house
like grandmother's. Anyway, I'm
going to forget all about it,"
Good. Now we can think about
the groceries. Here we are!'
A half hour later the two, bun
dle-laden and chatting like old
friends, mounted the STEPS of the
Cameron home.
Sarah answered the doorbell and
took the packages. Her eyes were
rolling with establishment.
AS the door closed behind Ron
aid Dana turned to face her grand
mother and aunt, On the first
landing of the stairway, Nancy was
standing.
I'VE were frightened. Dana" her
grandmother began. There wasn't
a thing view could get out of the
service man except that the bill
had been paid. He brought
the car to the front door and rushed
off, 1t seems you might have
phoned"
1T didn't occur to me you'd be
worried" Dana said. I'm so &C
customed to taking care of myself.
When Ronald Moore came along
and offered to phone and then said
we'd get the shopping done I
thought it was awfully nice and"
Ronald Moore" her grand
mother said. The cold look had
gwen way to a different expression.
She spoke softly 1T was nice of
nm. Ronald is very nice young
man"
"Ronnie," said Nancy.
Suddenly she laughed aloud, And
then, just as suddenly, she ran back
up the tsairs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04
ADay's Menu

BREAKFAST
Stewed prunes, cereal,
cream, coddled eggs, crisp
graham toast, milk, coffee.
Luncheon-
Bean stew, rye rolls, cell
cry and apple salad, april
cot sea moss pudding,
milk, tea.
Dinner
Steamed fillets of haddock
with egg sauce, twice
baked sweet potatoes,
stewed tomatoes with toast
cubes, nodded spinach
salad with French dress
ing, cranberry pudding,
milk, coffee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-04

A trapeze for the children's
gymnasium, a Shirley Temple doll
in one side of a wardrobe trunk
that is filed with clothes in which
to dress her and an automobile
that can be assembled from a kit
of parts are genuine Christmas
morning delights.