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Evening star., 1937-12-18

does 1t? Anyway. they probably ats
themselves into eternity. Looked like
they were set for the winter when
I was there. Ink's sort of going
DOWN. There's hotel near by.
Maybe they keep ink.
Give my regrets to kitty. mean
the one who slept on that bunch of
sacking by the big stove, over near
the sheep. That's another thing.
Never would have guessed that the
dog pound kept pet cat. Those sheep
belong to the city, I'm told. Shame
that the sheep and goats can't get to-
gether just once. Wonder what would
happen? The dog pound placed a lot
Of cats in homes. too, last year, hear.
Seems sort of odd. dog pound finding
homes for cats. It's all right, though,
My cat and I thoroughly approve.
RY THE way, hows that big shep-
herd who had the room next to
mine? I've meant to call on her sew
eral times, but the boss was too busy.
W. ANiithlDNl bAiC OIlc WHO SSEITlb I'd
be the third leg of triangle? May
be she didn't tell you much about
her home life. 1t seems that her ex-
mistress bought her when she was a
little pup, pedigree and all land it is
a good one. one can tell by looking
her over. One day while the mistress
was away the master bribed her into
the car and turned her over to the
pound. Mistress didn't know where
she was. Found her the next day,
though. Sheppie said 1t sure made
her feel bad to see the way her mis-
tress cried. She expected to be bailed
out at once, but that man who was
her mistress husband said no" II
Sheppie was brought home again
there'd be divorce It seemed aw-
fully odd Guess he's Just Jealous.
Sheppies such nice gentle dog.
do hope she's found home by nov.
Give her my regards.
That lady who phoned about her
wire terrier never did find her, did she?
Seems, as I remember, that the pup
was out in the back yard. Next minute
she wasn't. Too bad. II she'd been
guest at the pound everything would
have turned out OK.
And that Christmas party. You
can bet I'll be there. They tell ms
that Santa Claus tied hot dogs and
bones on the tree last winter and let
the fellows after EN- Now that's my
idea of canine Christmas. I hear
the highest hot dog was brought down
by a setter last year. All right. watch
my smoke! I may have short legs, but
SOS flying squirrel!
Love, PUPS.
P. S.-The boss is sending a Christ
mas present of ueiners.
Evening star., 1937-12-18

own morning frock, is the wide choice
of fabrics available-lovely calico
prints, percales and dimities. The sew
chart that comes with each pattern
tells you exactly what to do every step
in sewing
Barbara Bell Pattern 1401-B is de-
signed for sizes 36, 38, 40, AZ, A, 46,
48, SO and 52 Size SO requires A
yards of 39-inch material
Send Is cents for the Barbara Bell
Fall and Winter Pattern Book. Make
yourself attractive, practical and be-
coming clothes, selecting designs from
the Barbara Bell well-planned, easy
to-make patterns. Interesting and ex-
elusive fashions for little children and
the difficult Junior age, slenderizing
well-cut patterns for the mature fig
ure, afternoon dresses for the most
particular young women and matrons
and other patterns for special occa-
sions are all to be found in the Barbara
Bell Pattern Book. Send IS cents
today for your copy. Address orders
to The Washington Star.
Tomorrow: Flattering BASQUE Dress
for Daytime.
Evening star., 1937-12-18
Manners
of the
Moment
WE HEARD the other day of a

WE HEARD the other day Of girl
at a cocktail party who fol-
lowed her man-who happened to be
a celebrity-with worship in her eyes,
and soft pillow in her hand. The
sofa pillow was by way of being pre-
pared to sit at his feet whenever he
came to halt.
That's one way of keeping your eye
on your man. And we're not sure
that it isn't pretty good way. With
sofa pillows lying around in profu-
sion the way they do these days, and
with floor sitting considered quite
smart, we think that picking your
pillow up and walking at your mans
heels is not such bad idea.
For one thing. you would not lack
for comfortable place to sit. And
at some parties, that grows to be a
problem. For another thing, you
would give such an impression of de-
votion that no other girl in the room
would dare blink an eye at your man.
And for a third thing, you would
have a nice harmless weapon handy
In case he got out of hand. Can't
you see the possibilities? JEAN.
<capyztsht. 1ooT1
Evening star., 1937-12-18
IS tor the Christmas Dinner Table Are Easily Made at Home
My Neighbor Says:

When poinsettia leaves start to
turn yellow 1t is probably because
they are in room where the
temperature is below 10 to 80
degrees and plant has become
chilled. Set pot in a pan Of
water Of room temperature until
soil and plant are warmed.
If boiled frosting does not
thicken, place the bowl in a basin
of hot water and allow water
to boil around the bowl for S
minutes, sGirring constantly.
To prevent peeled apples turn
ing dark while standing, cover
them with salt water.
Rub the rope in window cords
once or twice year with we'll
oiled cloth. This preserves cord
and allows window to slip up
and down more easily.
(Copyrisht. 1877
Evening star., 1937-12-18
AnyGuardian
Must Have
Control
Teach Children to
Accept Mothers
Substitute.
BY ANGELO PATRI.


MANY mothers have to work out
side the home; all mothers have
to work inside 1t. Those who work
outside have to have a helper who
looks after the children, and the help
er always complicates things. 1t Just
can't be helped. Nobody is quite like
anybody else, and it would be un-
reasonable to expect that the helper
would be just like mother, think
like her, or behave like her. The
mother has to accept that fact and
adjust herself, and help to adjust the
child to it.
After finding the best person avail
able the mother must teach the child
to accept the substitute, obey her,
and cooperate with her. 1t won't do
to listen to a string of childish COM
plants, take sides with the child
against the helper. and expect any
degree Of peace thereafter. If the
helper is not the right sort the answer
is easy. If she is, the way is set.
The child must give cheerful Coop
GRAFTON, learn to do his share toward
Tightening the home difficulties. Once
the helper has been accepted as
permanent member of the family she
must be sustained in her position of
leadership and authority.
Sometimes an elderly relative takes
the position. Grandmother or aunt
step into the vacant place Maybe
age and inf1rmity are manifested in
disposition and action. If that is so,
and friction between the guardian and
the children results, the guardian
has to be sustained if at all possible.
Teach the children that grandma. or
auntie, is not very well. that she needs
help and kindness from them. That
will be far better way of solving
the difficulty than the common one of
crlticlzing the guardian in the pres
ence of the children
Don't make the mistake of saying.
They're perfectly good when I am
with them" Maybe they are. They
are likely to be if your presence Is
rare. or if it means indulgencies not
possible under ordinary conditions.
Don't upset any schedules that the
guardian has established. She has
done this in the face of heavy odds,
for the child's sake 1t is no easy
matter to train child to eat at a set
time, to 60 to bed by the clock, or
do any of the uninteresting. but es-
sential, chores that present them
selves to children. Don't make your
home coming signal for a general
let-down of discipline
This holds good for homecoming
fathers, too; for anybody who returns
to meet children who have been un-
der the care Of another for a day or
a year. Don't break routine Bed
time stays at the tick Of the clock,
baths likewise. Diets are respected
and no treats are in order except for
special holidays, and this includes
birthdays of course.
The helper, the one in personal con-
troll of the children, has to be sus-
tanned by the other members of the
family or the children will suffer
bad bringing-up. and the helper will
cease to help. Get the best available
helper. Then support him in spirit
and in action.
Copyright, 1877
Evening star., 1937-12-18

ored lights, come in every known
shade-I even saw a purple one, hung
with gold balls, that looked like
tired hangover from the coronation
era! One of the prettiest-a deep
sapphire blue, was trimmed with
tiny silver pine cones and topped with
great shining star. The little white
trees. glowing with miniature electric
candles, are always lovely.
or YOU might choose to make a
creche for your centerpiece, using
the enchanting little figures that may
be found at varying prices in the
better stores. A snowy damask table
cloth and garlands of green's around
the central group would make a lovely
setting for the holiday dinner.
Round, jolly Santa, with his Sleigh
reindeer, and chimney to pop down
would also make clever and amusing
centerpiece. especially in household
where many children would be gath
cred about the board.
Deep blue sateen, stuck all over
with silver paper stars, is easy to
make at home and is a wonderfully
effective tablecloth, Either the Santa
Claus group or the creche would be
pretty on this-or you might use a
snow-white tree hung with sapphire
blue balls, or lighted with blue lights,
as the central ornament. Use silver
or white favors and blue candles in
silver holders.
If you like a red color scheme
better, make the cloth of red sateen
and trim it with silver tinsel, or white
ball fringe. Poinsettias in a shallow
bowl of white would be lovely. and
garlands of evergreens could be
draped in festoons from the center
piece across the table to the floor.
Green and white suggests mistle-
toe-have dusty green sateen cloth,
a great bunch of mistletoe in the
center and narrow pearl rib
bons radiating out over the table.
Little sprigs of mistletoe may be
Evening star., 1937-12-18

TO 60 down to the post Office for ink.
II refreshments are served I'll be with
you, of course. This is sort of bread
and-butter letter as we'll.
Many's the time I've thought over
my visit to your institution. 1 was
scared to pieces when that taxi of
yours drew up and more or less forcibly
made me passenger. The boss had
explained why I shouldn't 60 out
without my tag but it wasn't until
that driver asked to see my permit
that I realized the truth Of her state
ment. Even at that, I'm not sorry.
As things turned out, I sort Of had a
chance to get an inside view of the
Dog Pound. I know for myself that
it's not as bad as folks make out!
The truck drivers were very nice,
considering that I'd transgressed the
law. They didn't seem to blame me
at all. Who was that nice man who
turned us fellows into that warm ken
mel? 1t had just been scrubbed, too.
My roommate and I were so excited
from our ride that we went right to
bed. You folks sure know how to
provide. Nothing is nicer to burrow
down into than some sort of soft
straw, especially If it's clean.
Guess I'd better run over to the
bank. This post Office seems sort of
short of ink today Remember that
man who came in with his son while
I was your guest? OF course, you
folks have so many callers that you
can't possibly recall them all. Ac-
cordlng to the boss (sile looked over
the books, the pound placed over
1000 dogs in homes last year. To
get back to that man. seems that his
little boy wanted dog. Course,
didn't have time to pay them much
attention, as dinner was being served
just then. Any time an honest-to-
goodness dog smells good. fresh beef
coming his way he naturally sort of
ignores company unless it comes 'twixt
him and his dinner. Anyway, every
time that boy would say, Il want this
dog" his daddy would counter with
words to the effect that he'd better
ask his mother about it. Wonder
why they didn't bring mamma" in the
first place? Seems that daddy" was
scared to take anything home with
out mamma" seeing it first.
COURSE, that second cleanup you
did on room service sort of an
noyed me. Maybe kennels do need
scrubbing twice q day, but no dog
likes washing so close. 1t might get
on him.
Those are right pert runs you
have, too. This thing of being allowed
to scamper all over the yard for a
nice long time twice a day appealed
to me. Having the exercise yards
half rooted over is a peach of an idea,
too. A dog can still play outside in
snow or rain. Football stadiums
might note) Those big dogs ran in
and out of their kennels Just as they
chose. Course they need more ex-
ercise than small fellows. They tell
me that in the warm weather all the
dogs stay out all the time.
What on earth did you ever do with
those two goats? They sure didn't
smell like roses. Who'd have thought
that a goat needed dog tag? Or
Evening star., 1937-12-18
Suggestions
For Yule
Stocking
The Tiny Luxuries
Are Always Fine
Toe Filters.
BY ELSIE PIERCE
ny ELSTL TTLNCE, T
TITLE Injuries that rnake or

TITLE luxuries that make a grand
toe filler-upper can be bought
right at the toilet goods counter, while
you are getting the more pretentious
gifts for the more important names
on your list.
I have mentioned the Kitstick be-
fore. It's gem for short trips or for
renewing makeup when shopping, at
the theater or at ones Office desk.
1t looks like an diversified lipstick. but
1t comes apart in no less than four
separate compartments holding cream
rouge, cleansing cream, powder base
and eyeshadow.
So popular have these little kits be-
come, that a similar kit is available
empty. You fill your own. A tiny
spatula is included for the filling lob
Speaking of suitable gifts to be
tucked into the toe, We cannot over
look the ever-welcome compact I've
never known woman who complained
about having too many compacts.
There always seems room for one more
whether it be to have the case match
her costume color, or the makeup
harmonic with the ensemble. There
are single compa cts-powder or rouge
only; there are double compacts hold
ing rouge and powder; triples includ-
ing cream rouge or lipstick, and more
complete, yet none-the-less compact,
sets holding eyeshsdow, mascara and
perhaps a small comb in addition.
There are many favorites. A square
gold compact for either dry
rouge or cake of compact face pow-
der is tiny enough to fit into change
purse, stocking toe or palm of the
hand There is larger case to match
and this is sifter-type compact for
loose powder; still another holds loose
powder and dry rouge There's
crystal-clear mirror inside the lid and
space on top Of it for a monogram.
Made by one who is internationally
famous for all things beautiful.
Another has its lid black or white
enameled, rown-emblaZoned, the rest
of it is muted gold metal. It sits
gracefully in the palm of the nand,
it opens like miniature dressing ta-
BILE, the lid alone popping up. And
1t may be single, with loose powder
alone; or double with powder and
rouge. The black enameled one is
lovely for daytime, the white very
glamorous for evening.
Evening star., 1937-12-18

caught here and there in the rib
bons; use green bayberry candles that
are so fragrant and such a lovely
soft color.
Frosty white may be trying, but
II you find it goes well in your dining
room there is nothing lovelier. Spread
broad sheet of transparent, color
less cellophane over your white cloth
and use only silver and plain crystal
on it. White candles, of course, and,
for the center, great heap of shining
silver Christmas tree balls IN q crystal
bowl, Set on mirrored plaque. White
and silver for favors, and, If you
like, garlands of tinsel outlining the
edge of the table.
THOSE are just few suggestions
l wish there were space for more
but there is something even more
important that must go into the
column today. This is the warning
from the National Safety Council,
which should be read, marked,
learned and inwardly digested" by all
of you who wish to have a merry
Christmas, with nothing to mar that
joyous feeling. Here is what they
advise to make your Yuletide a safe
and happy one;
l. Use safe ladders for hanging
decorations.
2. Do not allow cotton, pyroxylin.
plastic, paper or other f1ammable
objects on Christmas tree.
3. Don't burn candles near fam
mable materials.
4. Do not smoke if wearing false
whiskers. Beware of fire if wearing
cotton Santa Claus suit.
5. Don't use faulty electric wiring.
6. Do not allow tissue paper or other
wrappings to collect outside of proper
containers.
7. 1t is better not to burn loose
papers or excelsior in the fireplace
g. Watch out for toys on the stairs
or about the floor
g. If the weather becomes icy, use
plenty of salt and sand on steps and
sidewalks
10. Drive carefully when you go
visiting-be wary of christmas
spirits"
The council also warns parents to
be sure that electrical toys and
Christmas tree lights, etc, are in good
condition, and are not allowed to be-
come overheated or short-circuited
AND I add my little yip-please
caution children against going bare
foot in their eXcitement-not only be-
cause of the danger of cold. but be-
cause Of the chance of cuts from
broken glass tree trimmings on the
floor Also, if there are very little
children in your house, tie your tree
to the wall behind it so that it cannot
be pulled over and come crashing
down on some unwary childish head!
Evening star., 1937-12-18
Beef Birds.

Have round steak cut into individual
servings as nearly the same size as
possible, one-quarter to one-half inch
Chick. Cut celery stalks into lengths
the size of the meat. Place in center
Of meat, slice and roll. Fasten with
toothpicks. Dredge rolls with -four
and brown in hot lard. Add one-half
cup water, season with salt and pepper,
cover tightly and let cook slowly until
done, about one hour.
Evening star., 1937-12-18
Shoes for a Cruise.

Cruise-bound girls who are Assem-.
bling wardrohes with an eye to deck
lolling and moonlight dancing were
urged by the cruise consultant OF ar
Eastern specially shop to include al
least one practical sightseeing" cos
tune, and particularly comfortable
pair Of walking shoes with low, built
up heels
Evening star., 1937-12-18
S TOR each and eVerv one!

marry they lose everything that makes
life worth while ts them.
But these poSsessiye mothers, who
are determined never to let their chill
dren get out of their clutches, even
when they marry, head the list of
trouble makers and are responsible
for more broken homes and more di-
vorces than any other one thing. The
prejudice against mothers-in-law is
not ill-founded. The presence of one
in household is about as dangerous
as a stick of TINT under the doorstep.
Why any woman with ordinary COM
mon sense can't realize that her chill
dren want to be left alone sometimes
with their husbands and wives; why
she can't understand that they have
things that they want to say to each
other that they do not want her to
Lear; why she can't appreciate that
her presence makes them suppress the
little caresses and endearments that
are the sweetness of married life: why
she doesn't suspect that they want TO
talk about the things they are inter-
ested in-of which she knows moth
ing-and that they are bored to ex-
tinction by her "reminiscences of the
time John had whooping cough and
what she said and the doctor said ana
the neighbors said, passes comprehen-
sion.
1t is nothing but selfshness that
makes mother impose herself on her
children, and there is nothing the
children can do about it unless they
make her read this article. Perhaps
that will make her stay in her own
house more and give the children q
break.
tcopyrisht. 1877
Evening star., 1937-12-18

decorated W ! t h
everything from
holly to snow
balls. Lii tt e
folded umbrellas
of red cellophane
hold more red
candies and red
flower pots sprout
artificial poin-
settiaS b ar ing
ing place cards in
their branches.
1nnumerable lit
tie trees, som e
decorated, some
p ! a in, S o m e
strung with col
Evening star., 1937-12-18

ment in my mothers house. Since
we returned from our bridal tour she
has not left us alone long enough to
change our clothes. She even brings
orange juice to my bedside in the
mornings, but for me alone, thus hurt
ing the feelings of my wife. I do not
wish to be unkind to my mother. as
love her and she has been good to
me, but she is wrecking our marriage
Some Of my friends call me a jelly
fish; others advise me TO have her
examined. Will you tell me what to do?
H. H.
Answer-Any woman who does not
realize that no matter how much her
children love her, nor how much they
appreciate her kindness to them. nor
how grateful they are to her. they do
not always want her under foot when
they are married and set up their own
homes, certainly does need the atten-
ton of psychiatrist or something.
But there is nothing the matter
with your mothers mind. She is Just
so obsessed by her devotion to you
that she has lost her perspective. She
doesn't see you as a grown man with
a wife, but as little baby in the
cradle, who has to have his orange
juice brought to him. She would
dandle you on her knees and rock
you to sleep and never let you take g
step without holding you by the hand
if you would permit it. Mothers like
that-and there are millions of them
are among the most pitiable people in
the world. because when their children
Evening star., 1937-12-18

over the arm and gives you the
utmost freedom in your work. You
can stretch and twist to your hearts
content without danger of ripping
seams. The waistline is darted for a
snug fit and kick pleat at hem of
skirt assures you a full. unhampered
stride. You'll want to use this classic
pattern again and again.
One Of the pleasures Of uak>as Sour
Evening star., 1937-12-18
BY BARBARA BELL.

- EWING is a real economy when
you make simple frocks. like
these for your own wardrobe.
- AS easy as pie to make, this
dress can be cut out and finished in
few hours. The diagram indicates how
simple 1t is to do. You will find this a
comfortable dress to wear, at your
housework--the raglan sleeve f1ts well
Evening star., 1937-12-18
Blue Sateen Sprinkled
With Silvery Stars Is
Suggested for Cloth
Other Color Schemes Nav
Be Devised to Carry Out
4uletide Atmosphere.
By BETSY CASWELL.

now oesn thinking seriously about your Christmas decorations
the tree and the bunch mstoe hanging
ing room vh
should reflect the Yuetide in a It's
The overfowing
Evening star., 1937-12-18

will look with
furnishings charming boats are just what
embroider
other decorations they shue However you wish to
them the stitches completed towels colorfu
The patterns envelope transfer for two
motif s motifs averaging ska each complete to understand
illustrated directions
this pattern stamps
service Needlework Editor
Evening Star.
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Evening star., 1937-12-18
Sweets to the Sweet" Is
dogs to the Dogs
At the City Pound
Annual Christmas Party
Brings Cheer to Errins
Four.FOoted Friends.
BY MARY ALLEN HOOD.

} UPS; 1o. Cit, Pound r.o,... ~. ,,.,- =, -u,.
"hhuai calhe ohrstmas party Refreshments R.S.v. p
City
Gentlemen:
Would have
Evening star., 1937-12-18

t'0e8 Ps'PeI tIoVIIS, Idp-
klns and so on. There are tiny San
tas atop sleds and packs full of little
candies; snappers in bright red are
Evening star., 1937-12-18
Dorothy Dix Says
A Doting Mother Wrecks Her
Only Child's Married Life.

EAR MISS DIX: I am the
only chilli of a doting mother.
Several months ago I was
married and I took an apart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES

Adele Ronson, who plays the rolt
Of Elizabeth Perry IN the seria
Johns Other Wife," will sail fol
Bermuda on Saturday, April 3, on
the Queen Of Bermuda. She win b
gone for q week or tan days.
I've radio programs weekly and
the bulk Of research required for
each broadcast would keep John
Nesbitt's desk overlooking ~ the
NBC commentator didn't utilize
the walls Of his ONCE, too.
Schedules and data for his trans
continental breakfasts, the Pass
ing Parade Of the Years, and the
Passing Parade Of Today, are
tackled TO the walls BY thumb
tacks, with each continuity IS Il
Is completed, added to the wall
ale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
-BR RAY FITZPATRICK

. history q this type q entertain
ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
STUDENTS sHUN BIBLE

Stanford University, Cal. (UP)-
The Rev. David Elton Trueblood.
professor Of philosophy, finds that
Stanford university students are not
addicted to Bible reading. IT the
Lord hiself came to speak at the
chapel, I wonder how many stu
dents would attend" he asked.