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Evening star., 1936-01-02
Washington Wayside
Random Observations of Interesting
Events and Things

with short-wave set. heard the fash.
1t was cue for another act.
He knew some one living near Fourth
and T streets. To the telephone he
went and called the number. The
conversation went something like this:
Who is the dead man in front of
your house?"
Hes not dead, he's drunk"
ITS cold night. Why don't you
take him in: he'll freeze"
Il tried. but he's too heavy. That's
why called the police"
Who did you say killed him?"
you're craZyl I said the man was
dead drunk"
The telephone operator pulled out
two plugs.
SLEEPING 1T OFF.
THOUSANDS celebrated loudly and
enthusiastically. Laughing, shout
ing throngs-people who invade a
night club once yearly and habitues Of
night life centers-flled every avail
able after-dark haunt to overfoTing.
Gayety greeted the New Year.
And where was The Stars night
club reporter during all this merri-
ment? Was he firmly ensconced in
his favorite night sport, joining the
reyelry? Was he celebrating by tour
ing the night clubs, whooping with
glee to greet 1896? He was not. He
Evening star., 1936-01-02


on a charge of intoxication, my
troubles date back to my marriage
in November. Before that I was the
perfect example of sobriety."
The defendant, who had been locked
up on New Year eve and released on
collateral, swayed a little as he stood
at the table. Still drunk" remarked
one of the bailiffs.
We'll, what has your marriage to
do with this charge of intoxication?"
inquired the court.
You see, Judge, it's like this. I
started drinking on Christmas eve
when my wife brought home seven
relatives and four dogs. I've been
drinking ever since"
The prisoner stopped and dried his
eyes. The court inquired whether he
could not overlook the situation Fin
view of the holidays.
"Yes, I could, Judge, if that was
ALL" replied the prisoner, because
think could eventually get rid of the
relatives. I might even live with four
dogs, but my wife threatens to get
six more. Now, Judge. how would you
like to live with 10 dogs?"
Not very we'll" the court replied:
$40"
Evening star., 1936-01-02
WISDOM.

Patricia has her oun ideas about
the t1Uo sizes OF District automobile
tags for 1886.
The 'portant people get the
small ones, and the Important
people haze to take the big Ones"
she says.
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BY JANE MANNERS

Good diction is a business asset.
Every time you speak, in the course
OF the days work, no matter how
trivial the remark, you are either
climbing up or falling down the
business ladder.
An unpleasant tone or sloppy.
careless diction can outweigh the
advantages of ability and expert
ence. Take, fer example, the case
of a friend of mine, busy and i'm
portant woman executive, who was
looking for capable secretary.
She interviewed an applicant
who, from her letter, seemed ideal
for the position.
When will you be free TO begin
work." my friend asked.
Not till nx cheer I'm afraid"
"Oh!"
Didn't Call Her
"Wenju want me to Gomez
"Next-that would be all right.
I'll let you know" replied my friend.
But she never did let her know.
i simply could not afford to have
a secretary who said 'wenju and
'wadju'." she explained in telling
me of the case.
Many times a coed position or
chance for advancement has been
lost because of slipshod speech. If
you are careless at home or among
friends where your slips in pronun-
citation or enunciation may 60 more
or less unheeded, the bad habit will
grow on you.
Cure Is Simple
The cure is simple. 1t consists of
self-training and watchfulness. 1t is
most important to train your ear to
be a good Waterman. listen care
fully to yourself and to others, so
that your ear viii develop q fine
perception Of correct speech. Then
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she was runner-up in the wonen's
national pair event and was on
the winning women's team of four
at the national tournament in
Chicago in December.
An end play is one of the most
valuable weapons of the declarer.
Some end plays are quite easy to
perform. Others have to be Gre
ated. In today's hand Mrs. Fuller
outlines a very interesting end
play which assisted her in ma ling
siX-odd.
Against the six heart contract
West opened the singleton dia-
mond, the first suit bid by his
partner. The trick was won by
declarer with the ace. Three
rounds of trump were taken, pick
ing up the outstanding trump.
Now, hoping that the spade suit
would break, so that only one
spade trick need be lost, declarer
cashed the ace of spades and then
led the five, winning the trick in
dummy with the king; but East
showed out, discarding a diamond.
Now, East had bid clubs and
diamonds, which practically
marked him with the king and
queen of clubs. So declarer led
the jack of clubs from dummy to
establish an end play position.
East was forced to play the queen,
declarer trumping with the seven
of hearts.
Two more hearts were played,
dummy discarding two spades.
East released club and dia-
mond. Declarer next played dia-
mond, winning in dummy with
the king, and returned small
diamond, forcing East to win with
the queen.
Now, as East held nothing but
the king mine of clubs, he had to
lead into dunmy's ace-ten of
clubs, and the small slam con-
tract was made.
Copyright. 1886. by NEA Service, Inc,
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Allergy Study
Seen as Aid in
Buying Lotions

Allergy is new and mysterious
word to most of us. Nor is it en-
tirely an ole story to many of the
PSYCHOLOGISTS and dermatologists-
scalp and skin specialists-who
stress its Importance in the use OF
scalp and face lotions and cos
metics.
People familiar with allergy have
less trouble selecting suitable To-
lions and cosmetics" Paul A.
Thomas, noted scalp specialist, de-
clares in bulletin. "They are bet
ter able to avoid disappointing and
annoying results.
"Allergy is generic name for
the idiosyncrasy of a persons other
wise normal scalp and skin to be
representative to certain sub
stance.
Many persons skins are irritated
by things that do not affect the
majority. Most substances are al
lergic to some people.
Gold water, for example, often
irritates the scalps and skins of per-
sons super-sensitive to cold; the
most harmless dyes and chemicals
in clothing or stockings cause skin
rash on some. Skin rash from eat
ing Strawberries and hay-fever from
oversensitiveness of the membranes
to pollens are as common. Until
recently many such Affections other
wise were diagnosed.
Condition Not Surprising
"It is not surprising that nu-
merous people have an allergy to
the ingredients of one or another
lotion or cosmetic, although these
same contents may have been tested
and used beneficially by millions.
Cases are known to have resulted
from tonics, dyes, bleaches, creams,
perfumes, deodorants, powders or
soaps.
In many history shows that the
trouble was caused by careless APP
plication or overuse. But on the
majority, when the user blames the
~ OPehA oeH|41s IAlC 1Ccl ICdOOl1 10
weakness of the individuals skin. A
change of lotions and nominal
treatment usually stops the trouble.
Most all well-known lotions and
cosmetics contain ingredients that
have been tested by the years. Yet
the best makers have as yet found
no way to cope with allergy. that is,
produce formulas that are disable
by every one regardless of allergic
supersensitivity.
"It is simple, however, to test the
effect OF any preparation on ones
+, own scalp or skin. Rub a small
amount on &, most delicate area of
the skin--the upper arm, neck or
inside of the elbow-and leave it
for IL to "a hours. If no red spot
or irritation appears, the prepara-
ton can be regarded as nonirritant
or suitable"
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Correct Speech Considered Big
Asset in Business, Says Expert

it can not fail to warn you of slip
at some critical moment. The second
half of the remedy is reference to
a standard dictionary in all cases of
uncertainty about pronunciation.
II you are not sure about the cor
rect pronunciation of such common
ly mispronounced words as exquisite,
adult, address, look each up in the
dictionary. Do not ask The person
you appeal to may not be infallible,
AID the dictionary habit is the best
insurance for uniformly correct
speech and memory training.
Always remember thatAevery time
you meet new person in business,
as well as in social life, you must
expect to be judged by the impress
sion you make with your voice and
diction. The assurance that your
speech is correct, clear and pleasing
an assurance that can only be
acquired by self training-places you
at once in a position of self-conf1-
dence and greatly enhances your
chances of success.
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BEGIN HERE TODAY

Julia Craig. pretty young secretary to
George Woodford Of the Law firm Of
woodford a. Brooks, is ambitious to
become a night club singer.
Amy Sanders. with whom Julia shares
an apartment, discourages her about
this, although admitting JuIia's voice is
better than many professionally.
Peter Kemp, also employed by Wood
ford q Brooks. is in love with Julia
and has asked her 10 marry him, but
Julia diseourages his attentions. She
tells Peter she is determined TO become
singer and he agrees TO give her
letter Of introduction TO his friend,
Henri Lamb, band leader at the Green
Club.
NOW GO on WITH THE STORY
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Diet, Exercise
Called Secrets
of Keeping Fit
BY ALICIA HART

"a sensible diet, proper exercise
and plenty of activity are the only
secrets for losing weight and keep
ing fit" declares Donald Loomis,
who trains an important group of
rising young stars for the strenuous
studio and social life of Hollywood
You seldom see active people who
are overweight. However, even these
need to do some kind of exercises
to keep their bodies supple and their
posture perfect"
In these facts is the secret for
keeping fit for the demands of
merrymaking, dancing and dining.
Mr.. Loomis goes on to say that it
is not only possible. but quite simple
for one to eat moderate portions of
all the food she likes and still lose
weight, providing, of course, she is
active and does light, quick exercises
every day. In other words, he adj
vises all beauty minded women to
live regularly, eat what they like,
but not too much of it-and keep
moving!
Don't Lie Down"
Never lie down after eating" the
Hollywood trainer continues. Get
up and keep moving. Fat people sit
too much and ride in taxis when
they should be walking. Don't drink
water during a meal. Don't eat just
before going to bed. Exercise twice
day, morning and evening, if only
for five minutes each time"
To illustrate what he means about
eating everything, yet keeping
slender because of activity, Mr..
LOOMS mentioned Joan Crawford
and Jeanette Macdonald.
Contrary to general reports, both
Joan and Jeanette eat all kinds of
food, including starches. They do
not, however, spend most of their
time sitting, riding in a car and
resting They are extremely active
young women and, in addition TO
tennis, swimming and walking, they
do setting up exercises in the
morning and again at night"
Hollywood's Rule
Incidentally, the Hollywood rule
for calculating correct weight TO
height is done this way: Allow 100
pounds for five feet, then multiply
the number of inches over five feet
by five, and add to the hundred.
For instance, if you are five feet
two, you should weigh ITO pounds
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time. Why things are this way /
can't understand. Still I am not
satisfied. 1 want nothing so much
as I want another baby. Some of
my friends tell me am crazy and
l wonder.
We have what we want, but are
not flush with money, by any means
My husband says he is too old to
raise any more children, for by the
time our one boy goes to college
that will be as much as we can do.
The only thing my husband and I
ever quarrel about is our boy, as I
don't want him whipped and my
husband believes in the rod.
We live very quietly. Neither of
us cares to drink or party, like most
couples do. We have quite a few
friends and we visit each other. Do
you think am being selfish in
wanting a family since my husband
doesn't? If so tell me some way to
satisfy myself as have tried every
thing. I do all my own work and
have Sewed for others just to keep
busy. PUZZLED.
Answer-Your husband is taking
a very realistic view of the situa-
ton, whereas you are guided mostly
by emotion. He sees the care, re-
sponSibility and expense connected
with the rearing of child, and you
see only the pleasure of caring for
a lovable little thing.
Since he is the one who would
have to battle the world for the
money to give the child an ade-
quate start in life, do not think
you should disregard the truth in
his point of view.
1t occurs to me that your husband
may be little bit jealous of your
absorption in children and many
crave more attention for himself
than you give him. Sometimes wom-
en- who are intensely maternal do
not make good wives. They are too
much like the little girl who hugs
doll to her bosom There is no
father in the picture. I say this be-
cause you mention the fact that
the father whips the boy. Whipping
affords an emotional outlet for the
parents resentment against the
children. 1t seldom is done to bene-
fit the children, although the angry
parent likes to think so.
Wouldn't it be advisable for you
to drop the problem for the time
being and devote yourself to your
husband? Watch his reaction to
your efforts to please him and if he
shows pleasure and contentment
you will know you are on the right
track. Try not to oppose him in
the management of your child, but
show that you are willing to CO.
operate. 1 don't blame you for not
wanting the child whipped, but 1
just wonder if it isn't your own
fault to some extent. Include the
father in your plans for the child.
Don't shut him out, consciously or
unconsciously.
Ii your husbands income
doesn't justify another demand on
it, at least show sympathy for his
part of the problem. In the mean
time, remember that it is a mis-
take for woman to cOnfine her.
self too closely to her own home.
After all there are other things
in life to live for besides children,
and it's risky to put all your eggs
in one basket.
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NORMA APPEARS IN
MILITARY FUR COAT

Even furs have gone military.
The latest indication of this fact
was glimpsed recently on Norma
Shearer who appeared at sport
ing event wearing smart wrap of
safari brown seal.
The coat, designed by Adrian, was
strictly military with standing COL
lar and envelope pockets. The wide
belt was worn high. and the line
f1ared from the waist
With this coat Miss Shearer wore
matching brown accessories high
lighted, in the case of the hat and
bag, with a touch of deep burnt
orange.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-01-23
.STATEHOUSE CLUB
ARRANGES DINNER

Miss Ruth E. Burnett, toast
master, is to present Mrs. Emery
Scholl, Connersville, Democratic
state vice chairman, as speaker at
the Sta1ehouse Women's Democratic
Club dinner Tuesday in the Indian
apolis Athletic Club.
Other speakers are to be- Mrs.
Timothy Sexton, Indiana Women's
Democratic Club president, and Miss
Mary Ludu of the Secretary of
States office.
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CHAPTER THREE

HAVING made his promise, Peter
Il Il seemed to hesitate Then he
said, IF Henri Lamb doesn't give
you a job, will you marry me?" He
saw the sudden dismay in Julia s
eyes, and added quickly, "All right.
Just pretend I didn't ask you. I
think 1t was the thirteenth time,
and that would be unlucky."
Julia laughed. 1T would be, at
least for this time, Peter. I'll try
hard to persuade Henri Lamb to try
me out at the Green Club. But even
If he won't, don't think I'd quit
trying so soon"
Next day Julia realized that her
ideas about breaking into night club
entertaining had been somewhat
vague. In the cold light of morn
ing she saw that 1t was her spirited
argument with Amy which had
crystallized the ambition so quickly.
She had warned Peter that she
would keep on trying even if Henri
Lamb didn't give her a chance. But
how? She knew no one in the en-
tertainment woodland her knoWl-
edge of the world itself was con-
fined to the viewpoint of an occa-
sional observer.
Hiding her doubt from Amy. she
told herself not to cross her bridges
in advance. There was time enough
TO worry about the future when.
and II, she wasn't successful with
Henri Lamb.
A MY and Julia never breakfasted
N in the apartment 1t was their
invariable habit to drop in at a
small restaurant on the way ia
work. Julia's morning fare was
orange juice, toast and coffee-but
Amy, who had a tendency to curve
In what she humorously called .the
wrong place." kept rigidly to a
breakfast diet of orange juice only
1t was over the rim Of an orange
juice glass that she looked at Julia
now.
Well she asked quizzzically
"Still want to be the female Crosby
this morning."
Julia nodded. "Peter knows Henri
Lamb. He's going to give me a
letter to him."
"Darned if you don't mean it,
exclaimed Amy in establishment. 81
thought maybe you were Just put
ting on an act last night Some
times I feel like trying to crash
the movies-but then after a good
nights sleep I get over the idea"
TINE two left each other at the
Il entrance to the restaurant-Amy
to the gown shop, and Julia hurry
ing toward the tall building on
whose top floor rested the dignified
offices of Woodford & Brooks.
1t was one of the largest law firms
In the city, and it's personnel was
much more complicated affair
than the name indicated.
For George Woodford and his
partner employed a veritable corps
of young attorneys-and for each
one there was secretary, in addi-
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&STRANGE CAsE4 JULIA Craig
by Nrd Jones conmhN
by Nard Jones

ton to the telephone girl and filing
clerks.
theoretically, as Woodford's sec
rotary. Julia Craig had the most
envisble job Of all the girls. But
there was sitting routine about
the work tlat she did not like; and
what worried her most was the
thought of being IN Woodford's PAN
eled office for years on end-as if
it were a cell and she committed
to il for a crime of which she had
never been guilty.
In the reception hall she met
Peter Kemp. He smiled his good
morning, and took a sealed envelope
from his pocket. On its face was
neatly typed Mr.. Henri Lamb, The
Green Club"
"Oh, thanks Peter !" Julia re-
turned his smile. Il really do APP
preciate this a lot"
"THAT'S okay," Kemp told her
l. If you're sure it's what you
want, then I'm glad if I can help
Henri's office is on the second floor
of the club. 1 think the best time
to catch him is about 8 in the after
noon"
Then I'll have to ask Mr.. Wood
ford to let me off"
Peter grinned. "At least you're
not going to give up your job first
Maybe I should. It" Julia
hesitated. ITS not very fair to
Mr.. Woodford to be looking for
something else while"
Nonsense, Julia. Woodford's out
of town today. why don't you run
over to Henris this afternoon?"
This afternoon" repeated Julia
frightened a little at the thought
Then, Il . think I will"
Kemp patted her arm, Good girl
And--good luck"
Thanks, Peter. I'll need it,"
And when the neat little electric
clock on her desk told Julia it was
20 minutes until 3, she did feel as
IL oliC WOoAO 1lSSo OH UllC lux Ill
the word.
More nervous than she had ever
been in her life, she fitted on her
hat, glad that it was the smartest
and most recent in her meager
wardrobe.
Then, with a final and careful
look into the mirror, she pocketed
Peters letter and left the office by
the side door into the hallway.
DOWNSTAIRS she decided or
~ the extravaganza of a taxi
After all" she thought "I don't
want to be out of breath when ]
get there"
The taxi drew her up before the
Green Club some minutes before 3
But Julia paid the driver hurriedly
and walked briskly into the build
ing. She had managed to screw hel
courage to the sticking point, and
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thing else. as 1
was left an or
phan at IA and
never had a home.
l want a family
and my husband
does not. We have
one boy and 1
W a n t another
child.
My husb a n d
finally consented
and We had a
baby boy born
this fall, but it
lived only a short
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Solution to Previous
Contract Problem
nv w r MIX
BY W. E. M'KENNEY
Secretary American Bridge League

DERHAPS one of the most loyal
4 supporters of duplicate bridge
is Mrs. Robert B. Fuller of New
York City, new vice president of
the Women's Auxiliary of the
American Bridge League. Her
duplicate game at the Mayfair
Club is one of the outstanding
weekly performances in New York.
Mrs. Fuller seldom misses a ma
tional tournament and rates as
one of the outstanding women
players of the country. This year
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RITES FOR RULER
TO BE HELD HERE

Members of Dryburgh Abbey
Chapter, Daughters of British En-
pire, newly organized here, are to
attend services which the Rev. E.
Anger Powell is to conduct Sunday
in memory of the late King
George v.
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Daily Recipe

CHOCOLATE FILLING
2 squares baking chocolate
u cup sugar
p cup water
teaspoon butter
IL tablespoons cornstarch
= cup cream
Few grains salt
u teaspoon vanilla
Melt chocolate. Add sugar
and water and stir until
blended. Stir cornstarch to a
smooth paste with little cold
milk and add to remaining
milk. Stir into chocolate mix
ture and cook and stir until
mixture boils. Add salt and re-
move from fire. Cool and beat
in vanilla.
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Dear Jane Jordan-I have been
married seven years. The first three
years I worked to help furnish our
home. I am now 25 years old and
my husband is nine years older. My
home means more to me than any,
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THERE'S choice of two Of collar
princess frock collar demurely sprucey
snr"aish In effect Both have matching
Tayon crepe OF thin wool Patterns sized IA Size
16 requires Az yards of 39nch material
rufned collar Il yard Ss-inch fabric plain use
To secure PATTERN SEWING INsTRUC-
TONS, fill out the below
the WINTER PATTERN BOOK with complete selection of late
dress designs ready
above send in lust an add
tional 10 cents with the
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The pages of book are called
leaves because the leaves of GER
tain plants were used to write upon
before invention of paper.
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A Days Menu

BEEAKFAST-Stewed dried
apricpts, cereal, cream, baked
French toast, syrup, milk, cof-
fee.
LUNCHEON-Oyster stew,
stuffed celery, tapioca cream
pudding, grape juice.
DINNER-Fricassee of lamb,
mashed potatoes, beets in or
ange sauce, salad of cabbage in
mint jelly. peach pudding,
milk. coffee.
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Try to Look
at His Side,
Writer Told
Perhaps Another Child
Can Not Be Afforded,
Jane Suggests.

II you're all tied mp in knots over your
problems, write to Jane Jordan. an
outside viewpoint may help you find .
solution.