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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
''My husband and have re-
ceived . formal invitation to the
wedding Of my husbands cousin.
As my husband will be away ON q
business trip would 1t be proper
for me to attend alone?
"Since . reply is requested to
the invitation, how shall 1 answer
for both?
"The wedding is q church wed
ding at o'clock in the evening.
/ am wearing q white OrgSndy
gown with q jacket. Is q hat
necessary? And what about
gloves? &C..
Yes, it will be correct for you
to attend this wedding alone.
Since there may be a chance
that at the last minute your hus-
band may be able to go-and even
If he isn't able to go-T think it
would be best for you to accept
the invitation for both you and
him. Then, If he cannot go, you
can explain to the hosts when you
attend. So your reply to the
formal invitation would be written
on your formal paper (the double
sheeted, white paper. on which you
wrote to me will be all right, on
the first page, like this:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith
accept with pleasure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
When Manners Are Correct
By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN

SHOULD / have my address and
telephone number engraved on my
card, or just the name?
MARY"
A visiting card is one Of the
most formal Of social items. There
fore, the formal form Of our name
should be engraved on it. Also,
since authorizations are informal,
we should use only really neceS-
sary authorizations, such as Mrs.
If we can avoid it -. and we
usually can .. we should not use
authorizations such as initials. SO
your form of name on your visit
ing card should be:
Mrs. James Edward Hopper
If you don't want to use the name
for which the initial stands, 1t
is better form to omit the initial
and use Mrs. James Hopper.
It is excellent form to have your
street address engraved on your
visiting card, in the lower right
corner, in the same style Of en-
craving used in the name, OF
course, but in smaller letter
ing. And in this, too, do not use
any authorizations, such as st. fol
Street. 1t is not good form to
have the telephone number en-
graved on your visiting card.
copyright, 1895. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
STYLES

Garden prints, as appealingly
old-faShioned as lavender and old
lace, appear in exceedingly smart
spectator frocks. Developed in
crisp percale, dimity or silk linen,
they feature bouquets Of poSieS on
lovely pastel backgrounds.
Grand for resort wear or after
noon activities is q silk linen gar
den print with a cool lattice yoke,
matched by blue kidSkin sandal
lied pumps and q pastel blue hat,
Another garden print gathers its
neck line becomingly' close with
an organdy drawstring and de
fines its slim waist with Q wide
organdy cummerband.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
Times Daily Pattern
PATTERN 27l2

Today, with everybody looking
for good investments Of time and
money, Anne Adams answers the
home-maker's search with one Of
those hard-to-find, eaSy.to-uSe pat
terms that's flattering to young,
and matronly figure, alike. Sim
pleSt of all Is the cut-in-one yoke,
sleeve and panel feature which
distinguishes both front and back.
Smart details are becoming neck.
line, buttoned surpllce closing, and
adjustable tie-belts that assure you
a beautifully tapered waistline.
Send for the simple pattern i'm
mediately and see for yourself how
quickly and easily this becoming
frock can be made. Percale, or
washable cotton crepe, would do
nicely.
Pattern 2712 is available in sizes
"a, SO, SO. 40, AZ, A, 46 and 40.
Size SO takes Az yards 36-inch
fabric. illustrated Step-by-Step
sewing instructions included.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (16c) in
coins or stamps (coinS preferred)
for this Anne Adams pattern.
Write plainly name, address and
style number.
BE SURE TO STATE SIZE.
~r Be sure to order your copy Of
our ANNE ADAMS PATTERN
BOOK! See all the cool, lovely
clothes you need for summer fun
pictured in smart, simple mod
els that are even fun to make!
Perky house dresses and play out
fits. Fetching frockS for parties.
The latest Slenderizing designs for
stouts. Practical models for chill
dren. Advice on fabrics and sew
ing. BOOK FIFTEEN CENTS.
PATTERN FIFTEEN CENTS,
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS FOR
BOTH WHEN ORDERED TO
GETHER.
Address orders to The Washing
ton Times Pattern Department,
24S West Seventeenth St.. New
York. N. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
ice Fairfax Says Wise Parents Make Home Hospitab1e
HIGHER CROWNS ON AUTUMN HATS

CROWNS will either be
higher or look higher this
fall, and here are two smart
hats to point the way.
Crowns are nearly always
creased, folded, manipulated,
so that If the crown is soft,
you can shape it to suit your
own head and face. Hats
come further down in the
back, and are fitted closely
to the head, 50 that neither
elastic nor bandeaux are
necessary.
THE HAT shown at the
top is typical Of the smart
street and sports hats, un-
trimmed and depending on
shape for their chic. The
hat photographed is in
brown, and comes in other
good dark colors. Notice the
crown manipulation, and the
greatly increased height Of
the crown. It is Of soft felt.
THE HAT below shows
how smart trimming is, This
hat is of black felt, with
fruit in purply tones,
psrchsd right in front Of q
brow that accentuates the
height Of the crown. The
brim is rolled up in the
back, and extends well to
the front.
FOR THE name of the
store showing these hats,
call District 1000, Extension
450, during business hours,
or write Miss Laville at The
Times, enclosing self-ad-
dressed, stamped envelope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
BY DONNA GRACE

S4&@AASS
We should all be very careful
about how we display our worst
points. We all have them, you
know, and when choosing our
method of exercise or favorite
summer sport, why not use our
eye for beauty and make it q
point to appear at our best when
at play?
That may sound q bit conserva-
tive-like an echo from the past
when men were men and women
were clustered.
True it Is that the modern
vogue Of women in sports Is Spon-
sored BY great and conservative
organizations throughout the
world, and acclaimed by an end
less array Of trophies in money,
medals Of distinction and thou
sands Of extra out-side-sizes Of
gold and silver cups.
Women have given q good &C
count of themselves in all sports,
and there is hardly a thought
given to differences in sex. The
younger generation knows that
both sexes have equal rights in
sports according to their dncli-
nations and ability.
You can imagine then, how
startled was recently when q very
modern and brilliant young man
told me very emphatically, that if
his mother or sister ever took up
sports, physical contest, or paraded
around in the daring sports at
tire we now accept, he would have
them locked up in their rooms.
In argument. he presented u
picture of one Of the tennis play
ers, leaping in mid-air. in quite the
usual manner of the expert player.
But this one was, alas, Q very rude
and vulgar-looking imitation Of
our sprightly professionals.
Without grace to begin with, the
worst thing about the girl was her
knees and thighs. They were mus
cular and knotted in an unsightly
attempt at poise and might easily
arouse any young mans condem-
nation.
She may never have recognized
her worst points, or II she did, was
careless in her choice Of display"
sports. You may be a glamorouS
beauty in evening attire. and be
quite ineffective in sport clothes.
So it is much better to know your
forte and stick to it, and so avoid
such criticism.
There are many Of these bulky
and awkward legs and knees that
can be Skinned down to q grace
full, trim line, if you will recog-
nize the fault and make UP your
mind to do what you can to cor
rect it.
My leg and Ankle Reducing Elk.
ercises have done it so easily for
others, why not try Il II you need
to improve these lines? There Is
no charge for them. Enclose q
stamped, seIf-addrcssed envelope
for your reply and address Donna
Grace, Beauty Editor Of this
paper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

that may be eaten with q fork
alone.
Make it most informal for the
very informally leads to gaiety.
Sliced cold ham, meat loaf. or
other tender cuts, accompanied by
a substantial hot dish, are favor
ties Of many hoSteSSeS. Macaroni
and cheese Is Q good choice and is
perfect to accompany cold cuts of
any kind. Make it really Superla-
tive macaroni and cheese-creamy
and richly favored with golden
cheese, and baked to o nicely with
golden brown top.
The choice of a salad ranges
all the way from the epicure's de-
light, q green salad mixed with
oil and vinegar, to something that
looks pretty" q jello In a colorful
nodded salad or a fruit such as
pears stuffed with cream cheese
and stripped with pimento.
Relish
Relishes offer o wide choice.
Olives, stuffed celery, bread and
butter pickles are always accept
able. The tables itself can take
on q festive look with the judicial
use Of garnishes. For example, O
single row of sliced piIniento'
stuffed olives make a gay border
for your meat dish. Plump, black
figs and sections of orange peel
containing crescent slices Of black
current Jelly instead Of their own
pulp make a colorful garniSh.
For the caSseSole dish, very often
you like to try out a new kind OF
dish. This delicious dish for ham
provides O main dish that Is color
full and very delicious to eat.
Either leftover baked or boiled
ham can be used in its preparation
or ham that is canned.
Ham Ia King
(Serves g.
~ cups medium white sauce
(hot)
~ cups ham (cut in cubes)
" cup pimiento (cut fine)
/ tablespoon green pepper (cut
fine)
70 teaspoon salt
70 teaspoon pepper
To the hot white sauce, add the
ham, pimiento, green pepper, and
Seasonings. Heat over q low
flame, stirring constantly. until
mixture is thoroughly heated
Pour in center of noodle ring.
Noodle Ring
"a cup butter (melted)
81 cups cooked noodles
8 eggs (beaten separately
Add the butter to the freshly
cooked noodles. Then add the
well-beaten egg yolkS and fold ir
the egg whites, beaten stiff. Pour
into q buttered ring mold and SET
the mold in a shallow pan Of
water. Bake in q moderate oven
$3.50 degreeS) for approximately
20 minutes, or until q knife in
serted in the mixtures comes out
clean. Unmold on q platter and
fill center with ham q Ia queen
Garnish with hard cooked eggs
! and parsley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

once called this constant whining
over symptoms by people who ZEN
Joy poor health"
The great problem Of present.
day parents is to keep their chill.
dren at home, and to know where
they spend their time when
they're away from home.
The best recipe for this is to
make the home as attractive as
the family purse will permit-and
make your children's friends vel.
come.
Use Diplomacy
A gardener will recognize .
weed and snatch it out from his
flower bed. even as you will be
able to recognize the undesirable
boy or girl who has made the &C.
uuaintance Of your children. And
It's up to you to get rid Of the
human weed Skillfully. Don't ba
violent and abusive, or do any
thing else which will inflanle the
partisan spirit Of your youngsters.
A few casual remarks to the
effect that John or Mary doesn't
seem I'D to the standard Of the
rest of the bunch will have its ef.
feet, and the faintest dash Of ridi.
cule or humor directed toward the
unwelcome one will work mira
cleS, If not carried too far.
Even in middle life there are
certain houses We look back to
with cherished memories. They
housed the homes in which We
were made welcome in early
youth; the homes where we had
good times and were glad to
spend an evening. rather than 60
out and seek amusement else
where.
The popularity Of every boy
and girl depends upon the home
in which he or she Is at liberty
to receive friends. OF course it's
q nuisance for middle-aged par"
entS who want to relax in old slip.
perS, sit under the lamp ana reA0
the evening paper or o good novel.
But it's up to THEM.
Hospitality Counts
Don't fuss when the girls and
boys roll up the rugs, turn on the
radio and dance. And don't forget
to have something in the way Of a
little supper afterwards.
II you will send me q stamped.
self addressed envelope (3-cent
stamp. please) I will be glad to tell
you about q number Of things that
can be made with little time and
expense in your own kitchen.
which will make the party Of your
SON and daughter a success.
A sensible mother may do much
in securing her daughter the right
environment in life-not to men"
ton the right sort Of husband
by making her home q desirable
meeting place for the right kind
Of young people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

When young people come to the
house, why be sulky and surly, let
their noise upset you, or object to
their turning on the radio and do
ing q little dancing? Worst Of all.
why get stingy when they suggest
o little supper or something to
eat?
To make home unattractive is
the best way imaginable to drive
youngsters from the hearthstone,
and have them meet undeSirableS
on street corners or places about
which you know nothing.
Teamwork should be the funda-
mental Of every home. 1t should
be. regarded as a cooperative inSti-
tuition in which parents and chill
dren are partners, each having his
or her own rights.
Make Undesirable Friends
Hundreds of letters come to
this column from self-supporting
girls and boys, who tell me they
have made undesirable friends in
all sorts Of questionable places be-
cause they have not been free to
invite young people to their homes.
You parents who are feeling the
effects Of age, and suffering
twingeS of what is now known as
arthritis, but once on a time was
just good, old-faShioned rheuma-
tism, are implored not to regard
your homes as q hospital, a place
where you can crouch and talk
about your symptoms. "Organ re-
citals," a witty Englishwoman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
|M:;&..::,~''''!:.!I,
WILMA LAVlLLE.
Your Summer Skin


OPECIAL care must be taken
- Of your complexion in sum-
mer. You've no doubt dis
covered years ago that it is
much more difficult to pre-
serve q smooth, satin skin dur
ing the hot months than in
winter. Not only does the sun
do its bit, but wind and salt
water are trying. So today we
are suggesting that you investi-
gate a "velvet dress for the
skim" a preparation that pro-
tects and beauties while it is
on, and tones the skin as well.
It is a cream that is put on
with water, and so is water
proof. 1t protects your skin
against sun, wind and water,
and you will neither freckle or
burn with it on. 1t is grease
less, has a medicated base,
stays on all day, and is good
for all types of compilations.
It comes in five shades, so that
you can be sure to get your
own tone. Just to see how
beautiful it makes your skin,
try the hand test Put it on
one hand, and hold that hand
by the other. What differ
ence! It's economical, too, ST.
for . jar that will last about
10 months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
Ann Sothern Uses
Wits; She Also knits

Ann Sothern is certainly the
most intensive and probably the
most skillful knitter in cinemaland.
On the set between shots Of Count
Pete" in her dressing room and
in leisure moments at her home,
the young star will be found with
clicking needles, engaged in whip
ping UP some article Of wearing
apparel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

0F ALL the cream whippers
" we've seen this new one seems
to be the best. It whips your
cream rapidly, which is half of the
battle, completes the job in 80 Sec
OndS, which is not only easier on
you, but makes better and more
cream. It leaves the cream fluff
fier and lighter, and increases 1t
100 per cent, which is quite a nice
bit Of cream. In addition to doing
o good job on whipping cream it
Is said to whip ordinary coffee
cream in less than a minute. The
lid, which keeps cream from
Splashing, is a big help, and the
bar that moves around the sides.
to keep it from clinging to the
sides, is another advantage. The
heater is especially designed for
lightneSS and fluffiness. You can
get it with either glass or metal
jar, for 98c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
White Coat Dresses

Bright days call for white
clothes. Charming is white tunic
coat dress Of white novelty crepe
with white silk braided frogs to
the waist. short sleeves and Q
bright leather belt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
= Mr.. and Mrs. brides parents) 3
kind invitation

N1F, ana MIS-. VDFIUC'S pWTUNEsJ ,
kind invitation
For Tuesday. the first Of Sep
tember ct eight o'clock
in the evening
Usually hats are not worn at O
church evening wedding. But in
some denominations women are
required to wear head covering"
But a scarf of tulle or net is SUI
ficient to wear for this church
regulation. Maybe there will be
time for you to find out about the
ruling Of the church in which this
wedding is to take place. Gloves
are not necessary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

The old GdGge, Necessity is
the mother of iHtvention," sounds
trite until It takes on neD mean.
ing from personal application.
! mean, summer in the Capital
is the best possible reason for
c0ncoctin0 cool sNpperS quickly.
At the same time It must
be kept tn mind that excessive
heat brings a certain amount
of physical exhaustion, lack Of
interest in food generally, or a
tendency to eat unfortunately
OF queer combinations.
Nearly everyone has q "pet"
summer menu guaranteed to hit
the mark for GttrGcttUeness,
tGSttnesS, GOODNESS, balance.
ease OF preparation and
economy. Your entry mag SoIUe
the problem OF someone else
and bring q dollar check to you.
TodGV'S tDinner in the sum.
mer vegetable, contest:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
Life, Love, Environment
Of Children Aided by
Ri6ht Friends
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Famous Authority on Problems of Love and Marriage
81. Copyright, 10 g by Syndicate Inc)
good way keep your boys and girls happy at home and
give them chance to grow up to be the kind Of citizens this
country needs to welcome their friends at your home
matter how humble it may be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
CALLING CARDS

Dear Mrs. BeeCkman:
'WiN you please tell me just how
q married woman has her calling
cards wOrded? Should I use the
form Mrs. James E. Hopper or
Mary i. Hopper?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
Informal Buffet Slippers
Popular in Summer
By JEAN GREEN

Supper served on the porch really delightful in
both from mothers viewpoint and that Of guests Attractive
linens colorul china and napkins be used
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22
A Tip for You

"Tips" is the name of the new
est thing to disguise the odor Of
onions, cigarettes or a cocktail on
your breath. It is tiny bottle
Of liquid, smelling strongly Of
mint, which is pleasant both to
the taste and as q fragrance. You
touch q bit to the tip Of your
tongue and that's all you eed.
The bottle can slip into a vest
pocket, or into a purse. and will
last q long time. 1t sells for 10c.
For names Of stores showing
the items described here, call
District 1000, Extension 459,
during business hours, or write
Miss LaViIle at The Times, in
closing stamped, Self-addresSed
envelope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

Baked Summer Squash
quart summer squash, diced,
peeled, boiled and drained
/ cup fine dry bread crumbs
l cup halved toasted peanuts
"a cup fine dry bread crumbs
mixed with
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 cups white sauce
Combine the cup of crumbs,
peanuts, white sauce and squash.
Transfer to q buttered baking
dish. Sprinkle top with the but
tered crumbs and bake until well
Drowned in q hot oven, about 80
minutes.
Submitted by Kay Smith, AIS
Gallatin st. N. w., Washington,
D. c.
Rules for the contest: Write
on one side Of the paper only
and include your name and Gd-
dress. under each recipe. AS
many recipes as you tDish may
be entered. hail them to Miss
Jean Green, The Washington
Times. 1872 H st. N w., before
midnight, Saturday, July Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-22

EOR boat Or rumble seat, the
i safest, lighter, and the most de.
pendable that We have found, is
one called ''lektrOlite." It lights
with just . puff or two when
you've removed the cap and put
your cigarette in the end. It's
small IS . Iipstick and will fit con-
venientIy into vest pocket or hand
bag. It's the cleaneSt and most
efficient way Of lighting . Ciga-
Fette and really thriveS on wind
and weather. It's always ready for
duty. Fluid for refiIIing comes
With il, and for refilIing you mere
II dip the wick into the bottle, cas-
lily and simply. The average
smoker has to refill only once a
week. There are several styles
leach guaranteed), and they sell
for $1.25 and up.
Summer Reading
NEW titles in a series of books
IN ct Csc make them particu-
larry eligible for our weekend or
vacation reading. Besides classics
at 15c and Csc, we have two new
books, BRASS TaGSs," by David
CuShman Coyle, which is all about
the present economic situation,
and should be digested by us all.
Then there is plain Talk" by
John w. Studebaker. 1t deals with
the controversial subject Of free
speech and free teachings in our
schools. Do you think there is too
much Of it or not enough? Read
'Plain Talk" and be convinced.
These books, at their ridiculously
low prices, are brought to us
through the work Of a non-profit
and cooperative organization to
promote the reading of good lit
erature. They are published with
out remuneration to the authors.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1936-07-17
ROSS FREE ON
BOND IN FORCED
LABOR CASE

FRANK Ross, member of the Fed
eral Workers Section of 57A l.
Tree on bond of $500, having been
jailed by the relief authorities Of
st. Louis Park, a MINNEAPOLIS
suburb. on the charge of non-sup-
port. Ross had refused to work ON
a relief project for merely his re-
lief allowance, when his fellow
workers receive $6O.5O minimum.
Ross, moreover, was physically nm
able to perform hard labor bav-
ing recently recovered from pleur-
lsy contracted while work
ing on a bridge building relief
project in which he was Obliged
TO stand in icy water. But the re-
lief authorities took no heed of the
mitigating circumstances. and on
the recommendation of Mrs. Flor
ence Davis, steely hearted inves-
tlgator for the child welfare agen-
cy, Judge Meeker remanded Ross
to jail where he was fingerprinted.
photographed and otherwise treat
ed as a felon. Although Mrs. Ross
pleaded to the Judge that her hus-
band had always been a hard
worker and had supported his fam
lily to the best of his ability, and
asked that Ross be freed. her plea
Tell on deaf and stupidity reaction
airy ears.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1936-07-17
NEW YORK CONDUCTING
VIGOROUS ANTI
HEARST DRIVE

NEW YORK-"Before you read
your paper read the spectular in
side story of the man who pub
fishes that paper!"
That is the warning issued bv
the Peoples Committee Against
Hearst of the New York CITY Dr.
vision, American League Against
War and Fascism. The PEOPLES
Committee Against Hearst has
mailed 100000 postcards to Hearst
Advertisers and has printed $780,
goo leaflets and $4,000 pamphlets
in it's current drive against Amer
let's Fascist No. 1. It has enlist
ed in its cause over 100 trade
unions and A. F. of l.. councils. and