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The Washington times., 1936-07-16
WOMAN BEES
TO Be SPARED

OSSINING, N. Y, July Is.
Hollow-eyed and twitching with
nervous fright, woman who is not
dying-but to whom death is very
near-lay moaning for mercy on a
bare death-house cot in Sing Sing
today, each tick of the prison
clock marking memorable ap-
proach of the hour of fatal rem
devious.
She dies tonight, this pudgy
housewife with the brain and the
heart of a Borgia. And preceding
or Immediately following her into
oblivion will go her convicted
companion-in-crime, seducer OF
her 15-year-old daughter-seducer
of herself.
From time to time during the
day Mrs. Frances o. Creighton
moistened her lips with water. She
ate nothing at all-had eaten
nothing for "a hours. I'm suf-
fering So" she moaned, apparent
ly uncaring that in a nearby pre-.
execution cell the same mental
agony was torturing Everett APP
plegate, her accomplish in the
poison murder of his wife, Ada,
motivated by Applegate's desire
to possess Mrs. Creighton's adol-
eScent daughter, Ruth, and BY
Mrs. Creighton's desire that the
obstacle to legal union of the two
be removed.
Today, Mrs. Creighton whis-
pered faint refusal to select the
food for her last two meals. Her
weakness, real or feigned, may
result in her going to the electric
chair in a wheel chair, or being
carried to the execution cham
Der by guards.
Apologize, apparently. was
scheduled to be the first to die
and Mrs. Creighton Immediately
thereafter. Prison officia Is
planned to avoid a meeting of
the couple outside the death
house. They have not seen each
other since leaving The little jail
at Mineola, Long Island, nearly
six months ago.
Little Chance of Reprieve
While there was little chance
of a reprieve for the woman,
Apologize hoped for Communication.
The chubby, rosy-cheeked Amer
lean Legion post commander, Sc
Queer of both Mrs. Creighton and
her 15-year-old daughter, Ruth,
has been writing letter after letter
to attorneys, pleading that they
do something for him.
With grim politeness, the State
will send Mrs. Creighton to the
chair first. If she refuses to
walk, she will not be carried.
There will be a wheel chair.
Tonight, at about II, the
keepers and a matron will call for
her. The distance from her cell
to the electric chair is $50 feet.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16

HAVE SUPPORT
OF GANNETT

TOPEKA, Kans., July 16
Q.N.S0.-Frank E. Gannett, New
York publisher, who was the run
ming mate of Senator William E.
Borah in the Ohio Republican
presidential primaries, today re-
newed his pledge of support to
Governor Alfred M. Landon.
Hopes Both Win
Gannett expressed hope that
both Landon and Borah would be
elected in decentralization to
the White House and Borah to a
sixth term in the Senate. He said:
81 am personally very fond
of President Roosevelt. We have
been friends for 80 years, but 1
can't 60 along with him on his
ideas of government. sup
ported him heartily for the first
year of his Administration un-
til he adopted the NRA and
AAA. 1 can't stand for his
planned economy, Capitalization
of power in Washington and
extravagant use of public monies.
"NOw am opposed to ROOse-
welt. I shall do all within my
power to help elect Governor
LandOn."
WOULD BE LOSS
AS for Borah, Gannett said:
81 hope Senator BOrah is re-
elected. 1t would be terrible
loss to the country if he is not
returned to the Senate, because
his spirit, independence, cOur-
age and honesty of convictions
are needed in the Senate in this
period of governmental crisis"
The great issues of the coming
campaign, Gannett added, will be
decentralization of power from
Washington, unemployment of the
idle millions, restoring to agricul-
ture it's lost income and the clash
between the programs of abund-
ance and low prices and scarcity
and high prices.
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"AH books Of etiquette say it is
not good form, but no one in the
community where the wedding is
to be held would think Of wearing
formal evening dress. What would
you suggest? The wedding will be
at 8 O'Clock in the evening.
cat a tea, does one go to the
tea table whenever one wishes, or
should you wait until you are in
vited to go? Should you go imme-
diately after you have been re-
ceived, or mingle with the guests
first? At which end Of the tea
table does one start?
"HOw should hard-bOiIed eggs
be eaten? Is there any difference
when they are served in an egg
cup? want especially to know
what to do if it is served in the
shell. What is used to open the
egg?,
"When one is served vegetables,
such as tomatoes, peas, beans, corn
and the like, in side dishes at =
hotel, should they be eaten from
the side dishes or served to ones
plate?
"When no butter spreader Is pro-
vided, how should honey or syrup
be spread on waffleS?
"FrOm which side Of the chair
does one sit down at the table?
"THANK-YOU."
No, it is not at all necessary to
have a reception after a church
marriage ceremony. It is entirely
a matter Of choice. AS a matter OF
fact, many brides do not like to
have a reception after the cere-
mony in church, preferring to
have the emphasis on the religious
element of the wedding, and not
wishing to have this followed by
the social aspect.
All that a writer on etiquette
can say is just what you say that
etiquette books do say-that. when
the bride wears a formal wedding
dress and bridal veil, she eStab-
fishes that her wedding is formal,
and, to be consistent with this for
mality Of attire, the men o. the
wedding party should dress with
formality of attire. This means
the cutaway coat and dark. striped
trousers for the day wedding, and
tailcoats for the evening wedding.
So dinner jackets are a compro-
mise. because they are informal
evening attire. And business suits
would be most inappropriate.
When you go to a tea, you do
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WHICH ONE
Dear Miss Fairfax:

"He comes to see me two and
three times a week-and am very
much in love with him. Yet, at
the same time, he has been going
to see another girl two nights a
week, for five years. I haven't
known him for more than six
months.
"My friends say he hasn't pro-
posed, because he doesn't want to
hurt this other girl. She IS a swell
person, and I should feel terribly
il 1 thought I hurt him in any way.
"ShOuld ! ask this boy which one
of us he really cares for? 1 would
do anything to make him happy,
even if it meant giving him up.
an"
Affairs like these have a way Of
settling themselves. And as he
goes to see you three times week,
and has known you for only six
months, and he goes to see the
other girl only twice a week and
has known her for five years, it
looks to me as if you would not
have to put that question 70 him.
He'll probably tell you you're the
one he cares for.
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'M +: Y. !,
WILMA LAVILle
Heavenly Music


IT'S hard for words to de-
= scribe really lovely music,
but we will endeavor to tell
you about a wonderful new
instrument that is rather new
to Washington, and there are
very few of them here. 1t is
a combination of photograph
and radio, but to say that tells
you almost nothing, for it is
not at all the usual kind. The
tone is so far superior to any
thing else we've ever heard
that it brings the whole musi-
cal setting to life. Listening
to a symphony record, it's
hard to believe that the en-
tire orchestra is not sitting
right in front of you. Voices
are so life-like that you really
feel the personality of the
singer. And the radio is
equally good. Full tones that
are beautiful and mellow are
there, without any suggestion
of having been reproduced
mechanically. There are re-
mote control features and re-
mote speakers that add to the
convenience, too. Furthermore
the machine can handle a large
number of records, playing
both sides in sequence. It's
impossible to give you an idea
of how marvellous it is, but the
man in charge will be more
than glad to play it for you,
if you'll just go down and
listen. A real concert will be
yours!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30
LOVeIOrm
Girls Choose
Dancers
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX
Written rrcluSiveIy for The
Washington Times

Washington Times
Dear Miss Fairfax:
when 1 was q little chap Of
seven, / had q very bad case OF
infantile paralysis. Though can
get about and have a very good
job, still 1 can't dance.
I've been engaged to two girls,
and in time each engagement was
broken for no other reason ap-
parently except that they like to
dance. And while l played wall
flower, they fell in love with the
dancing dervishes.
Zone is married and wishes she
hadn't. They have a rough time
Of it. The other Is not married
yet, but expects to be, and she
asked me to he an usher at her
wedding. replied that the same
handicap which kept me from
dancing would probably prevent
me from showing guests into the
pews. She wrote me back that
I'd always be her dearest friend.
whats the good Of having a
brain if these women insist that
your intelligence must be in your
toes? IN. b. u"
don't blame you for feeling bit
terly in the least. And here comes
the tried and true platitude that
you're we'll rid Of girls who would
make such a decision.
Thinking over the list OF the
worlds headlinerS, so many men
and women, who have overcome
physical handicaps, have arrived
while the physically perfect have
not made the first round Of the
ladder. Outstanding names: Queen
Elizabeth had a twisted shoulder;
Grieg the pianist, had a crippled
hand; Beethoven was stone deaf;
Lord Curzon, governor general Of
India, was almost hunchback;
Alexander Pope was hunchback;
Robert Louis Stevenson had tuber-
culosis. And so it goes. I could
name a hundred names if there
were space.
Don't let the lack Of diScrimina-
ton, on the part of these girls, dis
courage you.
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Beauty
Useful, Timely
SUGGESTIONS
BY DONNA GRACE

Today I am using my column
to give you few useful points Of
information.
For the softening and bleaching
of the skin for evening, cover the
neck with coconut oil or any
cleansing cream and then remove
with lemon juice.
Do this by simply cutting .
lemon in half and use it to squeeze
and rub against the skin until all
of the oil is removed and there is
q feeling of smoothness. Have a
bowl of cracked ice (about two
pieces and pour over it an ounce
of distilled or boiled water and
one-half ounce of astringent.
Dip in little pads of cotton and
use as freshener for the face,
neck, and arms. It will have a
marvellous cooling and firming ef-
feet on the muscles and skin.
For your home manicure, or even
when you are having it done in a
beauty shop, be sure that you wash
the finger-tips with soap and
water right after the polish re-
mover has been used.
You have observed that the re-
mover will take off every bit of the
polish as soon as it is applied and,
when that has been accomplished,
do not risk leaving it on any
longer than is necessary.
The remover can also be used
to cleanse the end part Of the nail
thoroughly, and this also should
be removed with the nail brush
and soap and water. Always use
a hand bleach after your manicure
and finish with an application Of
toilet water.
You will find that your hair will
be much softer and easier to man.
age if you apply brilliantine i'm
mediately after your shampoo
(while the hair is wet). Rub it
well through the hair and brush
or comb it as you wear it, but al
low the hair to dry through the
brushing without the aid Of a
towel or dryer.
The wave put in after this kind
of treatment will last longer, as
every hair will lay in place. You
know that even a few hairs pull
ing the wrong way will often spoil
the whole impression of your wave
when it has been combed out.
Olive oil, although very sooth-
ing, will darken the skin If it is
used continuously. That IS why it
is always combined with tincture
of benzoin and various ingredients.
will be glad to send you my
Treatment for Tired Hair, Mani
cure Instructions or Packs for the
Skin, if you will enclose a stamped,
Self-addresSed envelope for each
and oHHroSS nnVmn Cw~nA nA~a,k-
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hing, Cooling Beverages Give Variety to Summer Menus
SWAGGER COATS OF COLORFUL FURS

COLOR may well be fashion factor in your fur coat
with browns gays and odd furs in the picture Here
two coats that illustrate the vogue both Of them swaggers of
excellent ne both simply made the color in the fur
enough for interest On the figure seated is fitch coat,
beautifully marked stunning in colorng and in general ap
pearance It's fairly slim swagger with most Of the ul
in the back The girl standing gray caracul
with lapel full sleeves and again swagger with
the funes in the back Both coats included in early fur
sales For the Of the store showing them call District
7o0O extension 459 during business hours write Miss
Lave at The Times enclosing seaddressed, stamped
velope.
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not wait to be invited to go to the
tea-table. The hostess would be
too busy receiving her guests to
keep this invitation in mind for
every guest. A guest at a tea
party is more or less expected to
take care of herself. She first greetS
her hostess, then chats for as long
as she wishes with friends, and
then, as she wishes, goes to the
tea table. She goes to the CO.
hostess who is serving tea Cor cot-
fee), asks her, May have some
tea, please? Quite strong, please.
One lump Of sugar, and no lemon
or cream" Then she takes a
plate with the tea-serviette on It,
from the pile on the table, serves
herself to sandwiches, or whatever
she wishes, and finds a place with
friends who ale also having their
dish of tea"
If the egg, Soft-boiled or hard
boiled, is served in the small egg
cup. we break the top Of the shell
with the side Of our spoon or
knife, and the contents are eaten
from the shell with the spoon. Or
we may break the egg in two and
SCOOP out the contents into an
eggcup and eat the egg with the
spoon. ,
It is usually more convenient
land always correct) to serve the
vegetable from the side dish to
our dinner plate.
The honey or syrup is poured on
the waffleS, and spread on them
with the knife. The fork is held
in the left hand to guide" the
process.
It doesn't make any difference.
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LETTER TO MISS w. N. B.

If Miss w. N. B. will repeat her
letter and write it either in ink or
a pencil black enough to make a
mark, I shall do my best to an
swer it. But the handwriting was
so pale and ghostly that, after sew
eral attempts, I gave it up.
And by the way, could that be
the trouble with good many girls
who write and tell me boys don't
answer their letters? If you have
to struggle over letter to make
it out, because the handwriting is
so pale and undecipherable, per,
haps that may account for the
letter that never came"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

CALLED the penthouse, because
~ of its rows on rows Of space,
this smart ashtray combines all
the features Of modern usefulness
and beauty. It is highly polished,
in chromium or plated with "a
karat gold, and each ashtray lifts
off the center spindle to be used
alone. There's a raised rest in the
middle for your cigarette to lie on,
and generous space for the ashes.
The chromium set is 81, the gold
filled, 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30
Open Crowns

A new deal for hot heads is
offered in the form of open-crown
and snoods, now available for sum-
mer wear. Even formal hats are
without crowns; very often a
twisted plat of straw holding a
forehead veil is deemed sufficient.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30
"Thinsies" Smart

u HINSIE combs are not 1letD,
L but here's q nelD type, beGuti-
fully enGn1eled in pGStelS or other
colorS, and the comb coming out
of its enamel case tDhen you press
q tiny catch. It's the thinueSt
possible gadget to carry in your
Bag. To match are lovely COM
pGctS, thinner than thin, yet hold
ing enough loose ponder and q
fluffy putt. Combs are 81, CON-
pdctS $1.75. and they come in
cIoiSonne too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

Sd1u0 Will GOOAAAS wv "a ~SSS'
One hostess has done this to the
extent that her friends always an
ticipate their refreshments and
know that the lemonade will be
made either with cloves or with
out. If served plain, there will
be a crisp sprig of mint and a
wedge of lemon for garnish.
In order to avoid this happen
ing in your household, collect sew
eral standard recipes, then expert
ment with them and work out
some specialties.
In the first place the beverage
should be as appealing to the ear
as the eye. The sound Of the
Clipped ice tinkling against the
glass does wonders psychologically.
White frost should cover the out
side Of the glass.
AS to the kind of beverage, do
not be limited to fruit drinks.
There are many other ingredients
that are equally acceptable. Iced
coffee with a dash of almond is
quite good. Certain wines are
very good for summer beverages.
For a nouriShing pickup" try
this recipe for sherry flip"
Sherry Flip
~ jiggers domestic Sherry wine
raw egg
u teaspoon powdered sugar
Shake well with shaved ice,
strain into glass, dust top with
nutmeg.
If you are serving iced coffee,
be sure that it is of excellent
quality. If carelessly made, its un.
palatlbility will be quickly noted.
To prevent the coffee from
thinning when served, use coffee
in place Of water in preparing the
ice cubes.
A good rule to follow is to pre-.
pare the coffee double strength
and while it is still hot, pour it
over crushed ice to cool. This
sudden cooling allows the full
aroma and flavor of the coffee
to be retained. Then serve with
simple syrup and cream.
When the frozen coffee cubes
are used in place of the Clipped
ice, make the coffee in the same
manner as for every meal.
Beverages made with fruit juices
should be served as soon as the
fruit is prepared. BY allowing
them to stand too long, a loss of
flavor results.
This mint julep is refreshing
Mint Ginger Ale
/ cup lemon juice
! bunch fresh mint
1R cups sugar
u cup water
3 pintS ginger ale
Ice.
Add mint leaves, sugar and
water to lemon juice. Let stand sc
minutes. Pour over a large piece
of ice and add ginger ale. Garnish
each serving with a sprig of fresh
mint busted with powdered sugar
Grape juice gains added zip
with the addition of lemon juice
and dry gingerale.
Grape Gingeree
pint grape juice
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
y cup lemon juice
quart dry ginger ale.
Combine the grape Juice and
sugar, and stir until the sugar is
dissolved. Add the lemon juice
and chill. Just before serving, add
the ginger ale. Serves six.
Old Fashioned Lemonade
4 lemons
2 cups sugar
" cup water.
Cut lemons in thin slices, place
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NTRODUCTIONs
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
81 have just been married and
I would like to know how to in
trOduce my husband to my par
ents, brother and sister, also to
strangers? A READER"
When you introduce your huS-
band to your mother and father
and sister and brother, you would
use his first name. Mother, this
is jack" Father, this is Jack"
MARY, this is jack" Bob, this
is Jack" When you introduce
your husband to intimate friends,
YOU would also use his first
name, "Jane, this is Jack" To
casual acquaintance or business
acquaintanceS, you would say,
"Mr. Jones, may I introduce my
husband, Mr.. Brown"
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in a bowl and cover with sugar.
Mash thoroughly until all juice is
extracted Add water. Let stand
one hour. Allow one or two table
spoons of the strained lemon juice
to each serving. Pour into glass
filled with shaved ice and fill with
water. GarniSh with maraSchino
cherry and slice of lemon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

HERE'S cool summer girdle for
IL you, of lastex, with such good
lines and good fit that you cannot
believe it is so inexpensive. 1t comes
in the pantie style sketch or
with garters for your stockings.
Many people prefer the pantie
style, to wear with knee-high stock
ings and some people are wearing
them under bathing suits. 1t
comes in pink, in small, medium
and large sizes, for only Soc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

Shadows of early autumn Turk
in a smart dinner suit of black
satin that has a tunic blouse of
supple, thin pale gold lame.
This, a Mainbocher model, is al
ready ordered for this size, al
though made for a private client.
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Correct Manners
Wedding Reception After
Ceremony Optional
By MRS. CORNELIUS BECK

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
rs it absolutely necessary to have reception following
large church wedding?
Gould dinner jacket or dark business suit be to
wedding at which the bride wears veil?
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Hostess Finds 1t Easy
To Get Set In Her
Serving Routine"
RY JEAN GREEN

It easy to get into the routine and serve only
certain limited number of dishes It easy to do the
same with cooling beverages.