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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
Truck Regulation
Hearings Slated

OLYMPIA - The state public
service department has announced
it will hold hearings in Spokane,
Yakima and Seattle on new pro-
posed regulations governing all
contract and common carrier
trucking firms in the state.
Charles Kent, assistant super
visor OF transportation, reported
the department had sent out no
tees and copies Of the proposed
regulations 10 $500 truckers and
associated firms. The Spokane
hearing will be Jan. in the Spo-
kane hotel. the Yakima hearing in
the Masonic office building on Jan.
5. and the Seattle hearing in the
Smith Tower on Jan. s. All meet
ings start al 10 a m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
LET LIP ROUGE
SET WELL

She dries her lips, puts ON lip
stick, and. remembering not to
moisten her lips, gives the color
at least five minutes to set before
blotting with cleansing tissue. To
prevent chapping, she often puts
second layer of lipstick over the
first. Sometimes she uses a color
less pomade instead of lipstick Cor
the second layer.
She wouldn't dream of wearing
eye makeup with sports clothes.
But she does find that a fine film
of plain white vaseline gives her
eyelids a dewy look and protects
them from icy blasts.
In addition. she uses hand To-
ton Immediately before going out.
AS soon as she gets back from
the ski Jaunt, she washes her
hands in lukewarm mot hot) wa
ter, messages cream into them,
washes them again and applies
hand lotion once more. This simple
post-skiing treatment takes little
time, but it keeps her hands soft
and smooth all winter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12

lear MISS Grey: What Is a
fellow to do II he finds out he does
not love the girl to whom he is
engaged?
One year ago I could have
sworn ! could not live without my
fiancee, now I am wondering how
] can ever 20 through with our
marriage and live with her.
To speak plainly, just don't
love her any more. I have tried
but after spending an evening with
her and protesting that think
~ much Of her as ever twoman's
intuition has made her suspicious)
am exhausted and find myself
almost disliking her.
She h q pretty girl but the very
things that attracted me to her.
rcpel me now.
I admire her beauty but she has
. vapid way Of staring in the glass
that gets on my nerves. Too. !
often catch her eye as she turns
away from q mirror and the SNUG
satisfaction Of her expression Is
almost repellant.
/ was entranced by her chatter
at first. What was an intriguing
iittle-girl voice has now become an
affected lot Of 30 much gaia"
loved her smile because she
had dimples. Now / wouldn't care
II the woman marry goes
through life with a sour face.
must confess I am sick and tired
Of an incessant grin.
Well, there Is no need to 90 on.
! just don't love her and hate like
the dickens to tell her 80. for, she
Is 80 easily crushed, and unfortu-
nately she thinks a great deal of
me.
/ don't want TO hurt her too
much but don't want to ruin both
our lives by going into q loveless
marriage.
What can q fellow DO In such a
case? BEwILDERED.
Broken love affairs are not I'M
usual. Lots Of love affairs have
to end but because this is so, II
does not mean they have to have
. painful finish. The person who
does the breaking off needn't do
It 20 badly and SO unfeelingly that
Another person loses all self-re-
spect.
Perhaps the reason men and wo-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
GslIsntry Necessary
When Love Has Died
Man Who Breaks Engagement Should
Build Up Former Fiancee's Self-Respect
and Esteem
By CYNTHIA GREY

is too bad that whose loved has grown cool
toward her, often feels like scorned Hurt pride
loss of faith in her atracveness and decided lack of
seonfdence undermine her and many times leave perma
nent scars
Because this So the who has grown tired should
at least try to be consderate possible 1t him
nothing to step out of the picture in gallant way Surely
i would him to do for other than having
the satisfaction Of feeling he had done the manly thing
matter how unhappy the ending OF affair that had started
out with such promise.
For other critical world looks suspi-
cousy at the girl who has been thrown over just it looks
ptyingly at Tilted male and says WELL she certainly gave
him a dealw
young who has a conscience writes about his love
affair that is having unhappy ending:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
Vegetable Chowder
Beauty Hints
BY ALICIA HART

She knows that a great deal Of
makeup is not appropriate for
active sports. of course, but the
beauty-minded winter sports wom-
an remembers that using cos
metics too sparingly on cold, blus-
terry days is pretty bad for her
skin.
In other words, she makes sure
that her makeup for skiing and
skating is lightly applied to give
her skin natural. fresh look, but
at the same time is heavy enough
to provide a little protection
against winter winds.
Before getting into her ski togs,
she cleanses her face and throat
with cream. Then, if her skin is
quite dry, applies a layer of night
cream, pats it in for a few sec
onds, and removes it with soft
tissues. Cream rouge goes on
next, then powder. She presses
quantities of the latter into the
dewy film that remains after re-
moyal, but not washing away of
the cream, and lets ii set before
brushing off the excess with a
powder brush or a piece of clean.
fluffy cotton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
Answers to Test Questions

Below are the answers to test
questions printed on the editorial
page:
1. Central European Standard
time Zone.
2. e2.s70. 900 miles.
5. Yes.
4. Strait of Ontario.
5. Associate Justice Pierce But
Ter.
8. Near Colorado Springs, Colo.
Z. A-bay'-ans; not a-bee '-ans.
8. Arkansas.
0. Uruguay.
10. Federal Territory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12

her athletic bulges-or in low.
heeled, Mary Jane shoes.
We adapted the bolero suit al
the right from one Of Judy Gar
lands. It's perfect for covering
her lack of contours. The blouse
VIII hide the waistline somewhat.
And the sll-round plested skirt
will swing flatteringly free. Shoes
may be low-heeled but smart. And
a loose permanent viii help anchor
her flying hair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
Good Taste
Today
BY EMILY POST
Whr Net ao,er rwenty-one 2.

Why Not "Over Twenty-One ..
Dear Mrs. Post: Why Is II
necessary to give ones exact age ?
Why can't one just say past
thirty" or past forty?" I'm re-
ferring particularly to legal situa-
tons such as getting a marriage
license and when registering be-
fore voting. II one Is over twenty
one-which Is the legal require
ment-then why is II necessary at
the polls To tell a long line Of watt
ing land curious) neighbors how
old one is?
Answer: When registering so
far as I know-s'over twenty-one"
Is all that is necessary. On the
application for a marriage license,
your exact age is asked for. In
many states your birth certificate
Is required.
Seating q Group Of Church Guests
Dear Mrs. Post: Three men and
their wives went to a wedding in
church. Only two ushers met the
group. The two women standing
first went up the aisle with the
two ushers. The three men, how
ever. waited at the back Of the
church with the third woman until
an usher came back for her. Then
the third woman went up the aisle
to join the others and the three
men followed her. Was this
right? My wife feels that each Of
us should have followed our own
wife. We thought we were being
polite by waiting at the back of
the church until the other woman
had been seated.
Answer: When the two women
went ahead, one OF you men should
have offered your arm to the third
woman and followed the ushers.
and the other two should have fol-
lowed last.
Unusual Way OF Returning a
Present
Dear Mrs. Post: Lately, I read
where you suggested to a mother
who had lost a new baby that she
keep the presents her friends had
given, and put them away in The
hope Of using them some day for
another baby. Perhaps a friend of
mine is acting go strangely because
I didn't do this. You see, Mrs.
Post, ] lost my baby and I put the
presents away as you suggested.
But nova year later-one Of my
friends has had baby and I've
sent back her present for her own
baby, and explained that 1t was
such a lovely present and that
knew she mad liked 1t or she would
not have selected It in the first
place, and wanted her to have 1t
for her little girl. know she
has received the present, but this
all happened weeks ago and I
haven't heard one word from her.
Have ! done terrible thing?
Answer: Think the wording of
your letter should have taken away
any suggestion OF sadness over
your returning something that had
been intended for your baby. But
1t may be that she is uncontroll-
ably superstitious and thinks the
omen is unhappy. Or perhaps she
is one of those price-tag lovers and
thinks you should have bought her
a present. Or. isn't it more likely
that she has been i'll since the
baby's arrival or just careless
about answering promptly? If
only we could tell what is going on
In the minds of others, life would
often be very much simpler. As
1t is. you might get another friend
to find out what is going on in
the mind of this one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
BY TOM HORNER

Yesterday: Dawson encounters
trouble In questioning Ara. She
knows the answers At breakfast.
John Douglas breaks I'm. kisses
Ara. How did you know Miss
Johnson would be here" Dawson
asks.
CHAPTER TX
Just how" Dawson repeated
slowly, did you know Miss John
son would be here ,"
The young man was silent. He
CROPPED for a plausible explanation.
Il had called him before the
officer came to the apartment"
Ara broke in quickly. Il told him
there might be trouble over
over last night. I told him"
Did you call from the apart
ment ?" Dawson snapped.
YES"
Krone, check the apartment for
an outgoing call from Miss john
sons apartment about 3 a. M"
Dawson commanded. ''rhe oper-
ator should remember it," Dawson
knew Ara was lying. He turned to
the others. you may finish your
breakfast. But don't try to leave
the house. All entrances are
watched. III want to talk to some
Of you later
He took John Douglas arm.
Come along, young man.. want
to find out a little more about
you-and your telephone call"
John Douglas stared at the
grim-faced detective across the
desk. He had got himself into
this, worrying about Ara. Now he
had implicated her more than
ever. It was up to him to clear her
at any cost. One look at Dawson's
cold, steel-blue eyes convinced
him that 1t was no Use to try to
lie out of It. The truth was better
if not the whole truth, at least
part Of it.
well? ?" Dawson asked. as he
lighted his pipe.
I'm John Douglas" the red
haired young man began. I'm in
love with Ara. I've loved her ever
since I met her out in Salt Lake,
three months ago. I'm an engineer
"A mining engineer.
And about last Might've
really were looking for a minister.
1 merely walked away from Officer
Flynn to look at the house num-
Der, and when the car darted away
and the officer shouted, I was
afraid and ran. Then shortly after
reached home, Ara called"
That's very nice story" Daw-
son commented. Now suppose
you forget it and give up the truth.
What were you and Ara Johnson
doing at Arnold Benthorne's house
last night? You may just as we'll
tell me, for the taxi driver is ready
to talk. He told Flynn where to
find the girl-and where we'd find
you, too. He'll give away the rest
of the story, unless you'd rather
I'd hear it from you"
THAT dirty" Douglas said.
The air of a frightened youth fell
from him. 1t had been a pose, as
Dawson had surmised. These two
Ara and Douglas-were not
fools, and they were willing 20
take chances.
"All right" Douglas squared
his shoulders-"here it is. That
about being in love with Ara is
true. did meet her out west. I
came to New York and she fol-
lowed soon after. We are to be
married soon. But first, had to
see Arnold Benthorne.
Il passed the house early last
night and saw the guards. I knew
I'd never get by them alone so I
framed this looking for a minister
scheme with Smith. the taxi dri-
yer. But Ara didn't know it wasn't
on the level. She must have been
awfully surprised when I disap-
peared and Smith drove away in
such a hurry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
The bumptious age needs stream

HIInk.
Don't tell your child she's at the
awkward age. Just discuss her
figure needs at this stage quite
frankly. Assume that you and she
both want TO look as well as pos
sible.
Don't keep her in pigtails
Don't put belt around her middle
before she develops a waist. Don't
put her in tight skirts that show
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
. SERIAL STORY
5 WOULD KILL
BY TOM HORNER s s9s sSsy,.t ,' ,se.
COPYRIGHT. 1888.
kEA SERVICE. INC

But don't blame Smith too
much, Captain" Douglas went on
"He saw a chance TO make $50 IN
a hurry can't say wouldn't do
the same thing. He and Ara are
entirely innocent. :"
Dawson nodded. Better TO agree
with Douglas now. while he's in
the mood to talk, the captain de-
eided. And IL he keeps on talking
he may talk himself into the cleo
trio chair.
1--WE tried to see Mr.. Benthorne
at his office, at the club and even
on the golf course, but 1 could
never get close enough to speak to
him. l posed as salesman, a book
agent and even as an officer, but
I never made it past his private
office door.
Il had to see Benthorne-'
WHY" Dawson asked, almost
casually.
I'LL wanted to see him about
some mining properties in Alaska.
1t means a great deal to me-"
Does it mean enough to kill a
man to get it?" Dawson countered.
You'd probably think So"
Douglas answered calmly. '1f I
had been able to see Arnold Ben
thorne alive-if he was what I
thought he was-I probably would
have killed him. But I didn't get
the chance. Someone else shot
him."
You're quite sure of that -
Dawson Unanswered his trap.
There are indications that Ben
thorne might have killed himself.
How do you know he didn't"
II don't know that. Maybe Ben
thorne did kill himself. Maybe -"
For a person who is supposed
to have no knowledge OF this
murder, Douglas, you seem to
know entirely too much. You'vs
talked yourself into a tight spot.
You'll need an alright alibi to
prove you didn't kill Benthorne
yourself. Where were you when
the shot was fired ?"
Il was running across the gar
den to the window of the study.
did you see the killer" Daw-
son interrupted.
mo. I hid behind some shrub
berry until the officers went in the
front door, then I hurried down
the street to meet Ara. She was
waiting at the corner, and the
cab was parked in a driveway
about three blocks farther on"
you are sure you did not see
anyone come out the window of
the study"
I'm positive, Captain. I couldn't
have missed seeing any person
even near the window. There was
no one"
Douglas" the captain began, a
little more affably, Il don't know
whether your story is the truth or
not, but I'd like to believe it. It
fits in with some theories I have.
OF course, you have only the girl
to back up this alibi. Oh, yes. One
more question . Why were
you"
Jameson appeared in the door,
way. Telephone, Captain Daw-
son. Your party is on this ex-
tension He nodded toward the
handset near Dawson's elbow.
Hello! Captain Dawson speak
ing. Yes Flynn. Good.
Your luck's holding
AT the other end OF the wire in
Benthorne's office, FLYNN leafed
through a pile of papers as he
talked
I've got all his bank books
right here first deposit was
Continued on Page 10 col. 81
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smooth Gravy

When mixing flour paste for
thickening gravy, add the salt to
the flour before adding the liquid
to prevent Jumping.
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Fast-Action Times Want Ad.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12

During the holiday rush, stop
for a simple luncheon. Try these
recipes for plain food with interest.
Vegetable Chowder
(Serves 4 to 81
Two tablespoons butter or other
fat, l small onion, 2 cups chopped
vegetables, l cup water, 3 cups
milk, salt and pepper.
Heat the fat and cook the chop
ped onion in it until lightly brown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12
Winter Pears

Winter Pears
Dear Miss Grey: I am very fond
Of pears and would like to know
why winter pears are usually
tasteless. MRS. X.
I think that Is because most
persons don't really try TO find
out more about winter pears and
ways of cooking them.
They are beautiful in local
stores right now and IL tested in
the proper manner will indicate
whether they are ripe enough to
enjoy. They should give a little
bit to pressure under finger. II
they yield to pressure. they are
ripe. The green color of them is
no indication Of under-ripeness.
II the pears bought are hard,
they should be allowed to stand in
ordinary living room temperature
until they pass the test for ripe
ness.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12

men do so much unnecessary dam
age to each others lives Is be-
cause It Is hard for a person to
believe that he, by dropping the
other person, can take away all of
the others self-confidence and
break down her self-respect.
Yet II can and does happen
every day, unless the person who
does the breaking off is kind
enough and big enough TO try and
build the other person up before
he steps out OF the picture.
A man may have to lie a bit
to the girl h is saying goodbye
to. but such lies are justified for
they are prompted by gallantry
and generosity. He can convince
her that although their affair has
taken an unhappy turn, still he
can thank her for the wonderful
memories that will always be his.
He can emphasize the fact that
she has done her share toward his
character building for which he is
profoundly grateful. He can even
convince her that the honesty he
learned from her was what
prompted him to tell her the real
truth about his feelings toward
her.
No matter what he tells her
man should always remember that
the greatest favor he can do his
lost love is to leave her with a
fair amount of self-respect. With
out II there is scant chance of her
ever again finding happiness.
And when II is the other way
around-when a girl tires of a
man-she should be just as gallant.
This Is more important than any
one who is about to break an en-
gagement ever realizes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-12

But don't blame Smith too
much. Captain Douglas went on
HE saw a chance TO make $50 IN
a hurry cant say / wouldn't do
the same thing. He and Ara are
entirely innocent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-25
TWELFTH ANNUAL WORLD PRAYER DAY IS OBSERVE HERE

The twelfth annual observance of the Worlds Day of Prayer by the churches of Juneau was held yester- day at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, by the combined Missionary Societies, with Mrs. Stanley Jackson, President, presiding at the 103O o'clock service.
 Mrs. B. F. McDowell was organiSt for the day, and a prayer was of- fered at the morning service by Mrs. David Waggoner. A report of the nominating committee was read with Mrs. G. Edward Knight elected ss president and Mrs C. G. Blox- ham, secretary
 The conservation service was op- ened with a review of the World Day of Prayer during 1888 given by Mrs. s. Cameron A solo by Mrs. Burns McCroskie was given, with Mrs. E. Watkins accompanying at the organ. The devotional was led by Mrs. L. J Reed with the closing prayer offered by Mrs. c. G. Blox- ham.
 Following this service luncheon was served in the social room of the church in charge of which was Mrs. Alfred zenger, Mrs. Herbert Knud- son and Mrs R. Hayes.
 The luncheon table was lighted with white tapers and approximately fifty women were in attendance
 At 80 o'clock, the afternoon ser vice was opened with an organ solo by Mrs. Bert Mcdowell. Mrs. Stan ley Jackson presided and the pro- gram published by the Council of Women for Home Missions was used
 Taking part in the program were Mrs. H. L. Wood, Mrs H G. Wilcox, Mrs. C. c. Personeus, Mrs. R. B. Lesher, Mrs. John Glasse, Mrs. J. G. Click, Mrs Claude Hirst. Mrs. G. Edward Knight, Mrs. c. E. Rice, rand Mrs J. F. Morley.
 A solo was given by Mrs. John Keyser, and the meeting closed with a number presented by Mrs. R. B. Lesher, Mrs. s. Vollaria and Capt. Stanley Jackson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-25
PRELIMINARY GAME

SuDstltutlonS; Haines, none; Doug las-G. Kronquist for G. Wahto, H Cashen for Krsul. Kirkham for Fleek; E. Savikko for Devon; Wilder for F Cashen.
 Referee Erskine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-25
pAA ELECTRA
 BRINGS IN 2;
 TAXES OUT !

Bringing the ten passenger Electra into Juneau early this afternoon frem Fairbanks. PAA pilcts Munson and Bert Lein had two travellers in the Cabin, r. Brennell from Fair banks and H. Abraham from White horse.
 Soon after landing the plane was in the air on the return flight with six aboard for the Interior city and one for Whitehorse. From Juneau, passengers were B. Solen, Mrs. J. Beyts, Miss L. Awuden. " Pearce. H. Chapman, Bee Howard w G. Rob- ertson was the Whitehorse passeng- CT.
 Weather permitting a PAA plane will fly to Juneau from Fairbanks on Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-25
HAYNES CAGERS a..E
 GUESTS OF DOUGLAS

Ten basketball players first and second string teams and coach Hom- CT Berges representing Haines school arrived here yesterday shortly after the noon hour aboard the gas boat Helen for three or four day visit.
 One or two games with the Doug las school was planned, also game with the Juneau High School. Hav- ing lost their first game with Doug las High at least one more game for revenge is expected here, perhaps the first of next week.
 During their stay the boys are guests in various homes and the city hall affords additional accommodate tions.
 After last nights game the local
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-25
NORTH COAST H
 FULL Up" FOR
 TRIP 10 SOUTH

With AT aboard from Juneau for Seattle and way ports the North Coast sailed from the City Dock at 10 o'clock last night, four hours after arriving from Sitka.
 Included in the passenger list is a group of II prisoners, seven des- tined for McNeil Island prison in Washington and five headed for the asylum at Moringside, oregon.
 Other passengers aboard the ves- sel for Seattle are: Mrs. Dana Brooks, Gunnar Blomgren, George Martins, Nick Gunter, Bert Woods, Lars Dahl. Mrs M Christensen, Robert Bozina, John Jones, Jack Foey, Chris iegenfuss, John Brooks, Joel Mustonen. Mrs. c. B Hallam, Mrs. Niertes Peterson, Mrs John Theodorson, Mrs. W. H. Widstrom, Mrs. c. A. Haugen. Carl Adams, Mrs. Carl Adams, Constantine A. Movie, Walter Hellan. ". K Burford, c. J. Marshall, D Reed, Jack March.
 For Ketchikan-Fra Metcalf George Folta Mrs. J. Collier. William Mahoney, l.. N. Samond.
 For Petersburg; N A. Cameron, c Clausen.
 Two passengers H. FosS and K Loring arrived in Juneau on thC craft from Sitka.
 Passengers aboard the North Coas from Sitka for Ketchikan included J. Murstad, Mrs. William Wakefield and L. Cloudy.
 From Sitka for Seattle Mrs E Ring, Billy Ring, s Ring, Miss A Wetz, Mrs. w Fallon, Mrs. R. Ball finger, Robert Ballinger J. Adam L. Williams, c. Moultry.