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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
"TAKEN" BY LETTER

"I was very much taken with .
letter in your column, the other
day, signed Cynthia. She sounds
just like the kind of girl I'd like to
meet-One who hasn't been dog
cared and thumb-marked' by the
world.
"She says she has little money,
just enough on which to get along.
1 have a little money, too, and per-
haps Cynthia and 1 could estab-
lish a business together. I can
give her letters of reference from
my firm, my pastor, and the
Y. NC. A. CHARLES"
You are not alone, my dear
Charles, in being taken" with
Cynthia's letter in my column, .
few days ago. Up to date, a num-
Der of gentlemen, claiming to
have astonishingly good refer
ences, would like to meet Cynthia,
"object matrimony."
But in this column we never
introduce, exchange addresses, or
act as a go-between in any way.
This is done for your protection.
as well as our own.
Here's hoping that you may
meet another Cynthia in some
other agency. My best wishes TO
you,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
Beauty
Clever Styling
For Brunette
BY DONNA GRACE

The expression II would rather
look smart than pretty" is not new.
We frequently hear it from girls
who study their type and are
clever enough to know they may
be fashionable and attractive even
though their features may not be
perfect.
We have in mind just such a
girl-although she has no really
good features, is always the center
of attraction wherever she goes.
She knows the Importance OF good
posture and perfect grooming. Her
clothes are moderate-priced, but
appropriate for the time of day
and the occasion. She buys one
well-tailored suit every season,
usually in blue, black, tan or gray,
and with these she can always
wear smart or colorful accessories
and becoming hats. She avoids the
extreme in everything even for
evening wear.
When we attended a luncheon
with her a few days ago we were
amused at the attention she re-
ceived among other attractive
girls. She was the one for whom
the host was the most SolicitouS.
She wore a black suit with a
dainty white blouse and a little
novelty brooch and bracelet to
match, a black hat with smart
cluster of magenta and purple
lotus in front. You see, she is a
brunette and tall, and that is
some advantage, too, when it
comes to wearing clothes with an
air.
The brunette has some ad-
vantage. too, when it comes to eye
makeup for daytime. She can
indulge in mascara and even eye
shadow that would be too con-
Spicuous for the blonde.
She does not use the darkest
shade Of powder, but deep ivory,
and while she really does apply a
little cheek rouge, it is done so
lightly it gives the effect Of
warm tone rather than rouge.
Her lipstick is the carmine shade,
and she says it is indelible, and
will last all day-a lot to say for
any makeup.
For her eye makeup she wears
black mascara, and in applying it
she is always very careful not to
have a wet brush but just damp
enough to take up the mascara.
Then it can be stroked over the
lashes without touching the eye
lid.
Her eyeshadow is always black
for daylight. and she applies it
with a small brush just at the
roots of the lashes. Then with
the tip of the finger blends it up
slightly over the lid and that is
all for the makeup. She likes bril-
liant nail polish and seldom wears
the sun rose shades so popular
with the blonde and redhead.
Her hair style is simple and is
in a soft wave and side part with
smooth roll at the neck and two
line little curls that come from
behind the ears to a finished curl
over the lobe of the ear. This is a
little touch that may be worn with
good effect for any type.
will he glad to send you my
Makeup Chart and the Hair Style
Char, if you wish. Enclose a
stamped, self-addressed envelope
for your reply and address Donna
/ Grace Reautv Editor of Tho
Washington Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
FaVOrite

Our favOrite today comes from
Mrs. B. P. Hessler, 21S s st. N. E.
It is one of six winners in last
weeks contest.
CRAB SALAD
Prepare a white sauce OF one
tablespoon butter, two tablespoons
of flour and one and one-half cups
milk. Add one pound of flaked
crab meat and cook for five min
utes.
Soften two tablespoons gelatin
in cold water. Cool. Add one cup
diced celery, four tablespoons
minced watercress or parsley. Fold
in one-half cup cream, whipped
stiff, and one-half cup mayonnaise.
Mold and chill.
Serve on crisp lettuce, top with
combination of equal parts of
whipped cream and mayonnaiSe.
The 1,eD contest is for fresh
pineapple recipes. Send in
recipes you haze for using this
delicious fresh fruit and lDir1 enc
of the cash prizes of one dollar.
Write your entry on one side
of the paper only and mail to
Miss Jean Green, FnUorite Re-
ctpe Contest Editor. before May
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
OTIS HIS MONEY"

"Dear Miss Fairfax:
"My husband and I would get
along very well if it were not for
his extravaganza. He's like .
child. He wants to buy every
thing pretty he sees. He has
more neckties, fancy socks, shoes,
shirts and toilet articles than
any man in his position could
possibly use.
81 tried to enlist the cOOperao
ton of my mOther-in-law to have
him curb his spending, but she
got very huffy and said: It's his
money and since then we haven't
been such good friends.
1--WE have two lovely children.
and I have to do my own wash
ing by hand, as he thinks We
can't even afford a washing ma
chine. If I had some reliable
person with whom to leave the
children, I'd go back to work.
1 was supposed to be q very
capable secretary. .
'WORRIED."
Your mother-in-law's one hold
on life is the son she SO ardently
defends. Her comeback that
cts his. money" is ill-advised.
but that's often the way of old
mothers who have nothing but
their children to think about.
Try to temper your Judgment
with mercy while you get a de-
tached attitude toward this very
trying domestic situation.
In regard to resuming your
job, that would depend, should
think, on the ages of your chill
dren and their proper care dur
ing your absence. If they're old
enough to be in school, it might
partly solve your difficulties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
LOVelOrn
Girls Jealous
OF Another
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX
written Exclusively for The washinEtOa
Times)
Dear Miss Fairfax:
Sometimes when she sees me,
that other girl i mean, coming
down the street, she'll run over to
my boy friend and lock arms
with him.
"I'H just walk past them and
20 into the store. He will come
into the store after me, or wait
till come out and ask me why I
didn't speak.
zone night he was talking to
this same girl, and walked up
and caught him by the arm, just
as she does, and he told me to
wait q minute, but 1 wouldn't.
told him to stay there. Then
walked away. He ran and caught
up with me. So we made up.
when this boy and I are to-
gether, walking, that girl will
speak to him but not to me. I
love this boy and don't want to
lose him. He hasn't been to see
me for q long time.
'He is going to study to be .
doctor, and I will graduate from
high school in June. Do you think
this boy cares for me? 1 can't get
my school work done for thinking
of him. &C. T."
Better stick a little harder to
your school work, as it will be dis.
tinctly humiliating if you fail to
pass YER examinations and do not
graduate in June.
The embryo doctor is like child
in a candy Store-he doesn't know
what to select. You two girls are
the equally tempting sweets.
Did you ever hear the old quota.
ton from John Gay: How happy
could I be with either, were t'other
dear charmer away!"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
VerY Chic

Many wardrobe relies for sum-
mer daytime chic on simple frocks
OF dotted Swiss in navy, red or
green, with white dots, a detach-
able white pique collar, pique cuffs
on the short, full sleeves, and a
row of shoe buttons on the bodice.
One of the smartest frocks we have
encountered so far.
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Etiquette
"Dear Mrs, Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
"When is the proper time to pre-
sent a newly welded couple with
a wedding gift? They have re-
turned home from their honey
moon and have had no reception.
Shall we send the gift now or wait
until they invite us to see their
new home? ct"
Usually wedding gifts are given
before the wedding. If they are
sent after the wedding, they are
sent as soon as possible after the
couple have returned from their
wedding trip.
There would be no reason to wait
until they have invited you to their
new home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26

eye-appealing sports, afternoon
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
Sheer Co1orfu1 Prints
Sum Up Summer
Goodness
COOhess
By WILMA LAvILLE

ward as really fashionable This particular summer it has
taken long time for that color to appear That's doubt
due to the fact many deep have been good during
the spring. following along from other So
it's Just that dark green has appeared and it said by
fashion experts to be dark horse of the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-26
AFTERNOON WEDDING
Mo-

"Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
will you please let me know
what are the proper clothes for
a young man to wear to a wed
ding that is to be held between
3 and 4 o'clock in the after
noon? 3D."
If the wedding is a formal
wedding, and if the young man
has q formal wardrobe, he would
wear formal afternoon clothes
cutaway coat, dark striped trou
sers and appropriately formal &C
cessories. If he hasn't forma,
afternoon attire. he wears dark
business suit.
Copyright, 1897, ny King Features
Syndicate, Ine.)
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Medal Winners

Members Of NFFE who recently
won gold medals for bringing in
converts:
Mary L. Giordano, Glen E. Cor.
don, Mrs. Grace E. Hearne, vii.
liam B. Lowery, Margaret C. Rob.
ertSon and Fred Waters, GAO;
Robert E. Lowe, Henry G. Nolda,
katherine O'Brien and Nettie M.
Tolson, Veterans Administration ::
Marie T. Gardner. Navy; Mrs. M,
Dorothy Dick, w. c. Ferber, How
ard E. Horowitz, Mark Mattare,
Albert M. Reising and David e,
Thomas, Interior; Lottie L. Ander.
son, Mrs. Pearl L. Anthony, Mrs
Tentie G. johnson and Mrs, Mar.
garet E. Phillips, Agriculture; Rob.
ert w. CuShman, Library of Con.
gress; Leo E. Riegel, Joseph STAINS.
field, 1CC; Warren j. Hamacher,
Civil Service Commission.
News Tip Prize: Frank (CAP),
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Up to CiUil Service

The battle over health certifi-
Gates has caused much trouble at
Ssh, employees claiming they were
called long distances to work in
Baltimore and then turned down
when supervisors 'disapproved.
Settlement, however, lies entirely
with Civil Service Commission,
which can usually be trusted to see
the light. If the disease in ques-
tton is serious enough, Civil Service
usually goes along with Public
Health, which is the approved
agency to decide such matters.
In cases of review, however. the
matter is placed before DR.. A. J..
Butler, Civil Service medical Of
ficer, and the opinion of private
physicians usually isn't given too
much weight.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

8 3 e n ographer
with Claims Di-
vision, Mrs. FL
lison came to
w q S h i n gton
( r ON Morrill,,
Neh., about 10
years ago, pro-
gre S sing from
Senator Norris
office to MIRA,
t en- to h er
present post.
"a d u a tie Of
American InSti.
tute of Banking
and ST. Mary'S
AaaIaUau AIav
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

Old Post Office Building Nor.
man j. Moll, beginning as assist
ant messenger has now advanced
to auditor What happened to
Wilbur Gass, weather expert?
Arnold Brucker, now assistant
comptroller, Panama Canal
John c. Breck, good fellow
John M. McGraw has had spec.
tacular promotions Congratu.
lat1ons Where is Thomas j.
Fitzpatrick?
News Tip Prize: L. L. (PAL).
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
More Time, or Tickets

Interior employees pretty soon
will have to carry passes permit
ting them to eat lunch in their
own cafeteria. The cafeteria,
pride Of personnel and one Of the
outstanding features Of the won
derful new building, is being
swamped every noon hour by folk
from Navy, Surplus Commodities
Pan,American Union, WPA, Social
Security and State. The "out-
siders," marked because they wear
hats and outdoor clothes, cause
such a jam and such long wait
ing line that Secretary Ickes' folk
have about 10 minutes for actual
eating.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Neus Tips!

Federal Dorkers finding
(CAPl after their names or
"pen names" In this column
are inuited to call at this
desk for ttDo passes to Locus
Capitol The1ter, nop Sho1O-
ing Leslie HoWGrd and Joan
Blondell in Stand In."
Those tabled (PAL) are en-.
titled to q pair OF ducGtS to
the Palace, shouting GretG
Carlo and Charles Porter in
conquest" and those NTH
(COL) may call for tt0o
Columbia tickets to see Shir-
leg Temple In Heidi" Tickets
are awarded for best "neps
tips" about Government con-
ditionS, 1Dhich may be mailed
or phoned and should carry
q "nont de plume" or "pe1
name" II they are of the
"touchy UGriety' Irritating
to Officials. General netpS
about "Jolks in the office"
may also lDiu, and sometimes
the tickets are GtOGrded Just
as q goodwill gesture from
The Times.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Hush the Fuss!

Attention Of those in charge,
Treasury Accounts and Deposits
Division, is directed to a situation
creating increasing resentment
among personnel and veering upon
maladministration 80. Gentleman
co with powerful political pull
emanting from Southern State
plus that of a former official is
being allowed to "get away with
murder" in the words Of clerks. .
Chief activities (no work) are de-
Scribed as acting as spy, irritating
fellow workers and making re-
marks feminine employees do not
care for. "A bit Of quiet advice
might hush the fuss.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
What's the Use?

A IS reward offered some
months ago by a "Wag-About-
Town" to the first person to Sc
cure any definite information
about his chances of employment
with the Coal Commission, still
remained unclaimed at press time
.MesSrs. Smith and Brown de-
vised and set in operation the
most alright personnel division in
the Governments history It
will be interesting to see what
pops forth from the alright bal
loon if the personnel investiga-
ton proposed to certain Senators
by the minority members is be-
gun when Congress meets. . Dame
Rumor has it that Henry Brown
is getting out from under before
the explosion occurs.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
RIB Lodge Meets

Regular meeting, Railroad Re.
tirement Lodge, AFGE, has been
Sc for Saturday, 8, cafeteria, Jo-
seph L. Burke (CAP), prexy an
nounces. Constitutional amend
ments and nominating committee
principal business. Progressive
Labor World Of Philadelphia ed.
itorializes against q one-man Civil
Service administrator as mot
without possible dangers"
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

OOeSnJ Cn1nK 1t
wise. It's an
engraved gold
facsimile Of the
AFGE passport
given him t h g
other night by
his own lodge.
District GOV.
ernment No. 81
Leading up
to the presenta-
ton was a swell
party, put on
by the unit at
Joppa Hall, in
which eide r
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
InterLodge Frolic

Watch for the "Interlodge
Dance" set by AFGE units in
Treasury Disbursement division,
Superintendent of Documents and
Communication Commission for
November 10 at the Playhouse,
1914 N st. N. W.. Mary Becker
(PAL) is among those handling
details.
News tip prize: L. Smith (CAP) /.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
NeuO Battle Planned

Schultz' hackers now plan an.
other battle to keep life interest
ing for Executive Officer Frank
Bane and aides, claiming it's a
question whether he is so afflicted,
with a private physicians certi-
ficate to back the argument.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

Speaki'7S OF
lGOVERNMEN
WORNERS
By J. EARLE MosER

Bad from Resetlemen known Farm Security:
According dependable information the agency begins serious
scing December and thereafter will swing its machete with
increasing fervor through the of the fiscal
AK of course has been swinging for tme but coming
executions will hit local force May reach 1000 by July is
said It's hoped the high will at least grant 30day
notices to those hit
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

doughnutS were responsible for
making some 125 persons smile
Berniece Heffner (PAL) was on
hand. .Stengle, incidentally, has
conceded that at least part of the
reorganization plans will go
through this session Of Congress,
and is fearful over personnel grief
they may cause.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Diabetes, and Unions

Social Security Boards union
VS.. supervisor" difficulty in Balti-
mozs isn't over at all, it would
seem. Latest has it that Bernard
Schultz, one of those reinstated
after q hearing before a referee,
not only hasn't been reinstated but
has been permanently barred on a
public health test ukase that he
suffers from diabetes.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Paging Anthony

Anthony, the Treasury artist,
is requested to contact this desk,
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Trifle High

One Year Ago Today: To con-
duct the unemployment census, it
was estimated, about 1000 en-
ployes would be needed here!
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

andria. Finds h er bi gg est
pleasure in caring for her home
and seven-year-old son. Bowls,
knits, likes the movies and is a
member Of Phi Beta Kappa Club,
of Petworth Baptist Church.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
NeuO AFGE Leader

New secretary of Lodge 8, AFGE,
Is comely Mrs. Helen Ellison,
(CAP) General Accounting. "A
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
GOld,: Mind You!

Charlie stengle, leader of the
AFGE, today owns a membership
card he can't carry. AT least he
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Notes on GAO

Odds and ends about some Of
the folk at General Accounting,
penned and contributed:
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
~ HARRY RITNER

]. W. Pollock is making good in
Social Security at substantial In
crease in salary Eugene A.
Lithgow, former special disburS-
ing officer, is in New York city
for Veterans Administration
Warren j. Moore is making good
with Gary Campbell's crew in Old
Post office Building French
Morgan made remarkable come
back Congratulations
Rush Buckley. finest bridge player
In and about Washington .
Stanley B. Morrison doing well at
The Washington times., 1937-11-12
Pay lie Down

We bought this mar.
veIOus value months
ago and saved it for
this a n n / v ersary
event. Set includes
6 knives, 6 forks, 6
soup spoons, 6 tea
spoons, sugar shell
and butter knife.
The Washington times., 1937-11-12

Another new style ar.
rival. Fine jewel move
ment with matching
bracelet. Fully guar.
anteed.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-07-15
Rebels lake French Ship

THE situation in Europe was
L hardly improved, with Germany
and Italy still anxious to give the
full rights of belligerents to both
rebel and loyalist governments in
Spain. AS the directing subcommit-
tee of the committee of 81 nations
for non-intervention met, Britain
and France sought desperately to
effect some compromise which
would keep the entire non-interven-
ton program from being washed
overheard, but the two Fascist ma
tons were difficult to WOO with any
compromises Britain and France
could afford to make.
Meanwhile, two French warships
were speeding for the Spanish coast
between Bilbao and Santander,
where, according to reports, the
Spanish rebel cruiser Almirante
Cervera had fired upon and cap
tured the Tregastel, French ship
carrying loyalist refugees from
Santander. The refugee ship had
been chartered by a French popu-
lar committee to aid the loyalists.
It had been reported halted less
than three miles off shore, well with
in Spanish waters.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-07-15

gion medal for the student show
ing the most well-rounded develop
ment in scholastic subjects and
sports. His mother worked in Of
fees to support them both, and
Fred attended Carroll college in
Waukesha, Wis, earning his way
by playing the saxophone. A bro.
ken hip forced his mother to quit
work. and Fred left college to try
to blow a living out Of his saxo-
phone. They moved to Hollywood,
Calf. for her health and the boy
was glad to get job washing cars
in a garage, to pay her hospital
bills. Before he could collect his
pay, the garage went bankrupt, and
Fred MacMurray faced a discour-
aging period without job. He
tried to obtain work in the picture
studios as a saxophone player, but
had no luck. Things looked very
black, indeed.
Then, he was signed up with a
band called the California ColIegl-
ans, which worked it's way to New
York city and was hired for the play
"Three's a Crowd" Fred had
small bit which led to slightly bet
ter part in Roberta" A talent
scout for Paramount saw him,
brought him back to Hollywood, and
he was given a contract which led
to his success in pictures.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-07-15
His Sermons Were Popular

EOUR years ago the Protestant
L church in Germany was thought
to be nearing the end; under the
Nazi government it had become
only an organization to officiate at
weddings, christenings, funerals
and the like. 1t has recently under
gone such a revival at the hands
of one Rev. Martin Niemoeller,
leader of the Confessional synod,
and his supporters that of late the
churches were overcrowded. Rev.
Mr.. Niemoeller fought to keep poll
tics out of the church.
Lately the fiery minister had been
examined almost every week by
prosecuting attorneys in Berlin.
Then at last he was arrested by the
secret police and taken to jail while
his wife and six children looked on.
He was charged with stirring up
hatred in his speeches against lead
ing persons in the NaZi state and
movement" The police raided his
offices and seized many documents
and about $4,000. Said an official
communique after Rev. Mr.. Me
moeller's arrest:
He has spread untrue reports
about measures taken by Nazi au-
thorities in order to incense the
population. He also called for re-
sistance to state laws and DEGREES.
His statements were part Of the
steady fare of foreign newspapers
hostile to Germany"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-07-15

stable. He was porter in Luke
O'Connor's saloon at the Columbian
hotel near Jefferson Market Jail.
Then he moved to Yonkers, at the
north end of New York city, where
he worked in a carpet factory, ris-
ing to the magnificent position Of
mistake finder" at $3.50 per week.
1t was at this time, in his early
twenties, that Masefeld started to
write poetry and in 1897 he left for
London. His first volume of verses,
salt Water Ballads" was pub
lished in 1902 opening with "A Con-
secration," in which he announces
himself as the champion of "the
dust and scum of the earth" Books
of verse and novels followed, one
upon the other, and John Masefeld
became established as one Of Eng
lands greatest poets.
So, remember John Masefeld be-
fore you pass judgment on that
neighbor's boy who is such a holy
terror or that young scamp who
works in the saloon across the rail-
road tracks. Some day his poetry
may draw a tear to your eye, a
lump to your throat.
A-wNTI SarvfnA
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-07-15
F.D.R. WAKES impatient
[ T WAS

IT WAS believed that the pressure
Of public opinion in the steel
strikes had driven President Roose-
welt close to supporting federal leg
islation similar to that in the amend
ments proposed by Senator Arthur
H. Vandenberg of Michigan for the
national labor relations act. The
President indicated at a press con-
ference that he was as much put out
at the c. l. o. for forcing organiza-
tion upon the steel workers as he
was with the corporations for refus-
ing to negotiate in terms of signed
contract.
Senator Vandenberg's proposed
amendments were designed to
broaden the rights of employers un-
der the Wagner act, forbid "sit-
down" strikes and other unfair"
union practices. and provide severe
penalties for unions which violated
contracts with employers.