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The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Beauty.
By DONNA GRACE

The routine methods are always
best for good results, but in our
beauty treatments, there is always
an inclination to try something
new.
We know there are good prod
ucts being introduced all the time,
and while we have no thought OF
buying more than we need, we
want to know that we are not
overlooking the ones that may be
the best suited to us.
There is a lovely refreshing
treatment for times when we are
a bit bored with the routine even
though it may be a good one. It
is the grapefruit facial, and one
of those treatments that really
gives one the clean, relieved feel
ing we associate with cool smooth
skin.
1t is especially nice for the oily
skin, and although it makes an
ideal summer treatment, the
grapefruit is at it's best just now,
so let's use a lot of them.
First, secure the hair well under
a cap or bandage for this purpose
and cleanse the skin with your
regular method, preferably by
cleansing cream. Then cover the
face and neck with the beaten
white of an egg and the juice of
grapefruit.
1t is not necessary to strain the
juice as you do for aStringent ef-
fects. Leave the pack on for five
to ten minutes and remove with
tepid water and finally a cool rinse
of clear water.
Now pat the face dry and use
your tissue cream in the facial
massage movements according to
my method. This may be a rather
quick treatment if you are going
to put on makeup, but if it is the
thorough massage at the end of
the day, go through all the move
mentS.
When makeup is to be used
afterwards, remove the cream and
pat the face with your aStringent.
The astringent may be prepared
by placing three cubes of ice in a
bowl and then pouring in two ia
blespoonfuls of rose water and one
tablespoonful of witch hazel. Any
of your nice prepared astringents
may be used instead of the witch
hazel.
This simple treatment will re-
fine the skin, and it also has a
slight bleaching effect. One every
two weeks will be enough and give
you a chance to use some of the
other packs that are so nice.
A number of the better cosmetic
manufacturer have nice packs
ready for use, and you may write
for some of mine if you wish. They
are very satisfactory and can be
made at home. There is no charge
for them. Enclose a stamped, self
addressed envelope for each and
address Donna Grace, Beauty
Editor Of The Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:


"HOw should one address the
maid in another persons home if
one wishes to speak to her?
"In a home where there Is no
help for the hostess, may the des.
Sert silver be placed in order of
service with the other silver pieces
that would be inside the knives
and next to the plate?
"Are white gloves necessary for
wearing to teas, dinners, calls, and
so forth, and must they be kid
gloves?
with no servants in the house,
to which side should food be
passed, when all are seated around
the table? So often, dishes are
passed both ways.
"IS it correct to invite q couple
to your home when you know
only the husband or the wife?
"When you have guests for
dinner or supper, how do you
announce that you wish them to
come to the table? Do you say,
Dinner is served even If the first
course is still to be brought in by
yourself. This course will be
brought in after the guests are
seated. Is this correct?
HOSTESS"
We address the maid in anoth-
er persons home by her first
name. Mary" Jane" or what
ever her name is. .aS her mistress
addresses her.
Yes, the dessert silverpieces may
be placed like that-neareSt the
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN

Ipassing dishes at table, and GER
tainly easier and more convenient
for all concerned, is the serving of
everything, meat and vegetables,
by the host.
Then he passes the first plate,
with it's served foods, to the
woman at his right, the next one
to the woman at his left, then the
following to the other women at
table, the last to the hostess.
Then he serves the man seated
at the right of the hostess; then
the man seated at the left Of the
hostess; then, the other men, and
last, himself.
Yes, this is thoroughly correct,
if it is done in the right way.
You, the hostess of your home,
write to the wife of the couple
whom you wish to invite to your
home, whether it is she or her
husband whom you and your nus
band know.
In other words, it is thorough
ly improper for you to have your
husband invite the husband and
ask him to bring his wife" The
invitation should come from you,
directly, to the wife, directly.
CDinner is served" is the proper
formula for a maid to use When
she announces dinner, but when a
hostess invites her friends to come
into the dining room she usually
uses a more informal form OF an
nouncement-"Won't you come IN
to dinner now?"
And by the way dinner is
served" does not necessarily mean
that the first course is already on
the table. 1t simply means tnat
the table is in readiness for the
guests. The first course may oe
on the table when the guests
enter the dining room, or 1t may
be served after they have been
seated.
It depends on convenience, and
especially depends on what the
first course is. If, for instance
it is a fruit cocktail or melon
something like that, it may be on
the table before the guests are
summoned.
But If, on the other hand, IT
is hot soup, it should not be ex-
posed to those minutes Of waiting
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The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Pattern
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FaVOrite

Our 1Uinning recipe today Is a
FGuorite submitted by a Wash
ington High School girl. 1t tOGs
chosen as one of IL tDinnerS from
the hundreds of recipes sent in
last week By girls enrolled in Dis
trict high schools.
Each day until December S, a
thinning FaDorite tUill be pub
liShed.
The prize that t0ill be ntUGrded
this young lady is q copy OF the
new edition of the Fanny Farm
er'S Boston Cooking School Cook
Book autographed personally to
her By Miss Emma Jacobs, d.
rector of home economics in the
District schools.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Fruit Cake Recipe


pound of butter
/ pound of sugar
l pound of flour
y teaspoon of baking powder
~ teaspoons of ground allspice
l teaspoon of nutmeg
/ teaspoon of cinnamon
Small glass Of grape jelly
2 pounds of raiSinS
2 pounds of currantS
AA pound Of citron
IA pound of candied orange peel
2 slices Of candied pineapple
"a pound Of figs
"a pound Of dates
"a pound of almonds
/ gill Of brandy
8 eggs.
Cream the butter and sugar
well. Add the wellbeaten yolks
of the eggs and beat them thor.
oughly. Then add the flour that
has been sifted with the baking
powder and spices. Mix in the
jelly, fruit, nutmeats, and the
brandy. Last of all add the
stiffly beaten whites Of the eggs
and stir just enough to mix thor
oughly. Bake in a slow over for
four hours.
Submitted by Jane Nachman,
3106 Park Place, N. W., enrolled
at Central High School.
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Good Manners =:

Iplate, since they would be used
last-or they may be placed as
many hostesses are doing now
adays, above the place.
That is, the dessert spoon and
fork are placed parallel to each
other, the spoon above the fork,
and the handle of the spoon turned
to the right, and the handle of
the fork turned toward the left.
The latter is, I think, the more
convenient way of placing these
dessert pieces, since then they are
more out Of the wAy when the
table is crumbed before the dessert
is served.
It is no longer considered neces-
sary to wear white kid gloves to
teas, receptions, calls, and so forth.
We wear gloves that are of a shade
and material that are harmonious
with our costume, that complete
the ensemble.
If we wear gloves to a formal
dinner or ball or to the opera, we
usually wear white, and they may
be kid, or they may be and prob
ably are, of very soft suede.
But here, too, they may be Of
color, to match the other acces-
sories Of our costume-but we have
to be very careful and sure about
this.
If the serving dishes are passed
at table, they are usually passed
to the right, starting with the
woman seated at the right Of the
host.
But, of course, far better than
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
FELL FOR OLDER WOMAN

Dear Miss Fairfax:
This is the story: He and /
have been friends since we can
remember. He drank hard, and
wasted his money on women. /
talked to him in q siSterly way
and persuaded him to lead a bet
ter life.
"He told me he had been in
love with me since he was q boy,
and begged for my love in re-
turn. / did not consent immedi-
ately, but finally we became en-
gagged, and he was most devoted.
Nov 1 have woman friend old
enough to be his mother. My
fiance was thrown a good deal
with this older woman, and they
became mad about each other.
I had always loved her devOtedly,
and you can imagine my cOnSter-
nation at this turn of events.
Both of them know that I am
aware of what is going on, and
both have lied OutrageOusly to me
aB0uC their 21falrs
II have tried in every way to
work this problem out, and while
he still insists that he loves me
only, feel at times that I never
wish to see him again.
"He begS to be taken back and
has again started to drink. 1 do
not wish to retain his friendship
any longer, but what I can't un-
derstand is why both try to hide
their mutual feelings frAn me.
"BEWILDERED."
It's likely that both of these
people, while being mutually at
tracted to each other, feel that
the situation is not to their credit.
Look around you; isn't life full of
'love affairs" of which the hero
and heroine are thoroughly
ashamed, yet lack the will-power
to break off?
When a man falls in love with
woman old enough to be his
mother, the comedy element is
hard to live down. And when it
involves someone else, as in your
case, the tragedy element is there
too.
When you helped the young
man to break with drinking and
philandering, you thought he was
saved" He gets himself into a
The Washington times., 1936-11-26

Sne never spoke.
"But that made no difference to
me. Gentlemen love girls regard.
less of the family skeleton
"For a time she gave me encour-
agement, and then-all of a sud
den-refuSed dates. For eight
months continued attentive,
sending her little gifts like flowers
and candy, and more valuable
things.
"Once / found her coming home
from a canoe ride with another
man, at 10 p. m. 1 met her going
to her office one morning, offered
her a lift in my car. She an
Swered that she would take the
bus.
"After that / demanded a show
down. She replied there never
was any friendship between us
and never would be, and sent back
my gifts.
II had faith in her, and she en-
cOuraged me to join her church.
Is she the gOld-digger type, and
am better off in discovering that
now, than If / married her and
found it out later?" "B. j."
Sorry there is not space enough
to give all the details you have
written me concerning your friend.
ship with this girl. Your letter
proved to be a highly interesting
human document.
But you've got to face the fact
that the friendship meant less
to the girl than it did to you.
When she encouraged you, she
probably mistook her feelings.
And as she returned all of your
presents, she could not qualify
as belonging to the gold-digging
Sisterhood.
AS for the coming home at 10
p. m. with another man, the hour
seems almost kindergarten these
days.
I'm afraid there is nothing to
suggest, but to try and forget
this girl.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
'|m&&~y !
~ WILMA LAVlLLE
WILMA LAVILLE
New Knitting Patterns

New Knitting Patterns
HAVE you discovered the
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If you haven't, and are at all
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Furthermore, every pattern
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They say it is so easy to knit
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the whole knitting business is
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The Washington times., 1936-11-26

MEN are buying resort clothes
AVA and accessories already! Evi-
IDENTIFY the whole world is planning
to travel this holiday season. All
sorts Of tropical and cruise clothes
are already in demand, and so we
can tell you few things that
people are buying. One popular
item is the braces that we've
Sketched. They are Of mesh, have
no elastic at all, and have ruStleSS
fittings. Ideal for hot weather OF
a warm climate, and they are
especially good under white din.
ner jackets. They come in white,
are Of cotton, and are entirely
washable, so you can always have
a clean pair ready. There seems
to be quite a growing vogue for
these mesh braces. They sell for
$3.50 per pair.
THAT DelnaGtiGn touch-So inn,
L port1nt this very week, may be
added to the dress you already
haze, by means OF a collar and
cuff set. One of the Downtown
stores is shouting DGln,GtiGn sets,
gay Dith color, braided in effect
They are of strips of bright coIored
crepe, interSpersed tDith gilt braid,
scum on a net foundation. When
you put the collar oOer your dress.
you wiU see only the color and the
braid, and it aDilI look like part OF
the dress. There are t1Uo styles,
Peter Pan collars, or little round
collars 1Dith UeStee, for 81, includ'
ing the cuffs.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Short Sleeves

Cut off at sleeves and hem are
many of the incest cocktail
dresses, an excellent item for gen
eral afternoon wear. Street
length skirt and white short
sleeves, shirred to the shoulder
line, are features of a frock in
soft finish black wool crepe.
There is a double jabot Of beige
Alencon lace.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26

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The Washington times., 1936-11-26

triangular affair and begins to
drink again. Wouldn't he always
drink to escape problems, and
perpleXity?
And if the bottle is his refuge,
what sort of husband would he
make? Perhaps the older woman,
in showing you his weakness, is
a blessing in disguise.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Green Impressed With Significance of Thanksgiving
Appreciates Interest That
Times Readers Have
Taken in Column
By JEAN GREEN

holiday such Thanksgiving the full meaning Of the
dav apt to be overlooked In the hustle and hustle
preparation is easy lose sight of the fact that this
Thanksgiving and that the need for such opportunity
to give thanks compelled Pilgrim Fathers aside
one day out of 365 in which to rejoice.
The Washington times., 1936-11-26
Beatrice Fairfax Advises
Young Man to Forget
Indifferent Girl
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Written Exclusively for The Washington Times
Dear Miss Fairfax:
ITO make long story short discovered that my girls
mother institution for the minded which may have
accounted the girls indifference to her mother of whom
The Washington times., 1936-11-26

SOMETHING that is extremely
~ practical, yet will afford amuse-
ment, too, is this clever little bank,
which will take anything you care
to give it, from a penny up to a
bill. It's a grand gift to child or
adult, and will do nicely right
now, as encouragement toward
starting a Christmas fund. It's of
metal, compact, small and nice
looking, and sells for only 81.
~
XXTE all know that most polish
w removerS are hard on the
nails. They are apt to have a dry
ing effect, unless you use oils with
them, to combat the effect Of the
necessary acids or other ingredi-
entS which remove the polish.
And so it is good news that there
is a new glycerinated polish re-
mover on the market-brought
out by one Of the higher grade
makers of manicure preparations.
It's a cuticle oil and polish re-
mover combined, and is made with
a glycerine base, which stimulates
the health of the cuticle and the
nails, too. It takes away any pos
Sible drying effect. 1t comes in a
generous size bottle, pleasant to
use, for soc.
For names of stores showing
the items described here, call
District 1000, Extension 459,
during business hours, or write
Miss LaVille at The Times, in.
closing stamped, elf-addreSSed
envelope.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Miss Ruth Orendorf has recently
been visiting in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert YOder and
three months old twins moved last
Wednesday to occupy for the year
the farm owned by Miss Helen Tat
man, better known as the George
Biddle farm.
Several grangers from here atten-
ded the covered dish supper held at
Reliance on Friday evening, Febru-
airy 21.
Mrs. Katharine Hack, aged 5S
years, months, wife Of Alexander
Hack. died at her home here on Fri
day, February 21 at D. m. after a
lingering illness OF several months,
followed by an operation at the JEFF
ferson Hospital In Philadelphia. The
deceased was a kind neighbor and a
devoted wife and mother and was
loved by all who were associated
with her by friendship. She was al
ways ready to contribute to all wor-
thy causes when called upon and
one was greeted with a glad smile
Her funeral rites were brief on
Monday at her home at 1880 .. m,
conducted by Rev. Robert E. Green,
pastor Of the NJ. E. Church Of Green
wood and assisted BY her son-in-
laws father Rev. John T. Bailey.
pastor Of the N. P. Church Of Mil
ford with intsrment Ia ST. Johns
town cemetery. She IS survived BY
a husband and one daughter, Mrs.
Crawford Bailey Of Georgetown, to
whom the community extends their
sincere sympathy.
The Greenwood Home Demonstra-
tion Club met last Thursday, Febru-
airy 20. with Mrs. J H. Edgoll with
II members and three visitors pres
ent. After the business meeting was
transacted Mrs. John Owens and
Mrs. George Hanks gave US more
points on First Aidp and Mrs. Vio-
Ia Ocheltree and Mrs. Ivsh Edgell
were prepared for the recreation
hour. Delicious refreshments Of
cocoa and cookies were served. The
meeting adjourned al p. M to meet
with Mrs. Nelson Meredith IN
March
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28

Georgetown N. e. Circuit.
Mr.. Swain for many years was en-
gagged in farming, but more than 81
years ago moved to Georgetown and
obtained employment with the firm
Of Layton & Layton. Inc. Because
Of failing health, he was placed on
the retired list some years ago.
Three daughters survive, Mrs.
Tyndall. with whom he resided, and
Mrs. Martin o. Carey. both Of George
town, and Mrs. Edward Wilson, of
Glasgow, Del.
Century Club to Give Musical
Comedy
The Georgetown New Century
Club will present the musical com
edy success MIXED Pickles." two
nights, March 10 and IL. The cast
is expected to include 1876 local resi-
dents.
Imprisoned On Vagraney Charge
While lower Delaware officers are
not meeting the unemployed at the
state line like they are doing in Cal
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28

In the Tucker car al the time were
Misses Pearl Smart and Mary Car
mine. OF Seaford, and Paul Joseph,
Jr., Of Georgetown. Smith was in
the car Of Golden, and was accom-
panied by the latter's sister. Miss
Velma Golden All Of the occupants
of both cars were injured, and Smith
was almost instantly killed.
The two young men gave bond for
court, Charles T. Gray, Of Bridge
vile, and Joseph w. Collins. Of
Northwest Fork District becoming
securities for Tucker; while Elwood
Lynch Of Glendale, and Gelden's
mother, Mrs. Luella May Golden be-
came surities for Golden. At the
hearing. Tucker was represented. by
James NJ. Tunnel; while Golden was
represented by Frederick P. Whit
ney
Gets 30 Days For Driving Car Under
Influence Of Liquor
Harry E. Paris. Jr., Of Ocean
View. was arrested on Market street
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
FORMER GOV. RITCHIE
WELL KNOWN In della
[ContiHaed from First Pagel
Often Spoke Here


Governor Ritchie delivered sew.
eral addresses in this State. He
spoke at the 18th annual banquet OF
the Maryland Society Of Delaware in
the Hotel DUPONT, Wilmington, IA
1928. He was the house guest Of the
late Josiah Marvel. During his ad-
dress before the Maryland Society
Of Delaware, Governor Richie COM
mented. "the things that make eyes
flash and that stir human emotions
now are prohibition, the Ru Klux
Khan, religious intolerance, funda-
mentalism and other vital issues"
He added that "the living, breath
ing political issue today is the right
Of the States and the people Of the
States to settle their home affairs
at home and not to be deprived Of
that right by the federal govern
ment or by .he other States acting
through the federal government"
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28

ing Vienot OF the Georgetown police
staton. on the trOad from zoar TO
Angola, charged with operating an
an unregistered trailer, ollie Baker,
OF Stockley, Monday was fined S25
and costs by Magistrate W. Frank
Sharp Of this city. The fine and
costs we're paid, and be was released.
Oliver Wiley. living here, was ar
rested Monday by Highway officer
Horace j. Hickman on charge Of
being drunk and disOrderly on the
streets here. Magistrate w! Frank
Sharp imposed fine Of 81 and costs.
The annual city election this year
will be held on Saturday, March 9TH,
five days later than last year. II
this had not been leap year. with
20 days in February. the election
would have taken place next Satur-
day. Under a statute passed during
the last Legislature it is necessary
for those desiring to run for mem-
bers OF City Council, mayor, asses
sor, treasurer and collector to file
with the secretary Of City Council. I
The present members Of City COun-
ell are Crawford b. Bailey, Benja- |
min Faucet, John r. Kitchens.
George E. Walls and W. Linden
Rawlins. So far. no opposition TO
them has developed.
l.. w. Swain Dead
Funeral services for Lemuel w.
Swain. aged a. who died on Tues
day morning of last week, at the I
home Of his daughter, Mrs. r. Her
held at O'Clock last Friday after |
noon at Cokesbury NJ. e. Church. be- !
tween Georgetown and Bridgeville, |
in charge of the Rev. Omar e. Jones, |
pastor Of Wesley NJ e. Church, /
North Race street. and the Rev. |
James II. Gardner. pastor Of the /