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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Mrs. Snyder Surprised
By Friends

Friends of Mrs. Genevieve Sny-
der surprised her with a house,
warming Friday evening at her
home, 4527 Fawcett ave. Cards
and other games filled the even
ing hours and later the honor
guest was presented with gift
for her home. A late supper
brought the informal evening to
n close.
Those present included Mes
DANES w. y. Scidmore, Almond
Hanson. Joseph Smailey. Leonard
Anderson, Arthur Butchcoe. Wal
ford Holmquist. George Prince.
Nels Holmquist. John Payne. G.
Nordwall of Seattle, Earl Colson,
Clarence Holmquist. Harry Han
son. John Hardness.
Mesdames Elnora Sem. George
Jorgenson, Miss Helen Ford and
Messrs. II. G. Balloon, Earl Jor-
censor. Alvin Olsen. Louis Hanson
and George Wiggin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Girls Have Valentine Meetino

The Philathea Girls of the First
Baptist church were entertained
Monday evening at the home of
Miss Daisy Bryant. $40 No. Yak
ina. The home was decorated
with red tulips and hearts, in keep
ing with Valentine day. A buffet
dinner was served at $50 p. m.
by Miss Bryant. who was assisted
by Miss Edna Rozen.
Among those present were: Mrs.
f. G. Flanagan and the Misses
Sally 10 Stacey, Frances Mason.
Nudge Jackson, Bernice Him.,
Thelma McDicken, Betty Bowman,
Mildred Eaken. Phyllis MacGregor.
Betty Taylor. Lola Huff. Edith
Grassland, Marjorie Mckinney
Nancy Gustafson, Jeanne Cline
Dorothy Mckinney, Eleanor Ora
ham, Marjorie Cooper, Signe Gus.
tafson, Blanche Kidder and Alice
Wiecking.
The March meeting will be held
al the home of Miss Betty Taylor
1916 Pacific ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Designing Women
CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT

0i'Ai Isb w EN- -E4l1HI
CAST yourself in a certain
v role and dress the part.
This is the subtlest aspect of
taste, the greatest aid in
achieving distinction and in
cidentally the most fun.
Now that you have learned
to set off your face and fig
ure, you must decide on your
temperament so that you can
express il in every line. shade.
and fabric of your wardrobe down
to the least detail.
The modern style of portrait
painting led by Augustus John
does this and depicts interesting
women.
The Duchess of Windsor does
this and she rocked the British
Empire
People marvel at her career.
But they exclaim, she is not
beautiful"
All. but she is interesting. She
dresses not only 10 flatter her
physique but to interpret a vivid
personality.
Incidentally. this art is particu-
larly vital TO the average woman
the woman with composite fea.
lures, medium coloring, and medi.
OGRE figure.
For she must dramatic some.
thing TO avoid being a nonentity
So. this week we shall attempt
brief character sketches of siS
fundamental temperaments. Ant
you must decide which one /.
+ yours.
Then study the wsrdrobes sug.
gested for that type and see how
you can make them fit in with
your requirements.
EXAMPLES: Billie Burke, Eliza.
beth Arden, Lily Pons.
Physical characteristics: petit,
figure, retrousse features, curlec
coiffures.
! We had thought OF calling thi,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

From Ransume'S house Mrs ST.
mon. sgitated BY an odd mixture
OF emotions which included rage,
exultation, triumph and confusion.
drove her ancient Ford TO the bun
galow Of Mrs. Hoggett-Eg bury.
u stood at some distance from the
town on the edge Of the parade
ground When Mrs. Simon arrived
she found her friend alone, seated
morosely in vast chair and clad
in a flowing geignoir Of pale pink
and lace, brooding over the ab-
sence and neglect Of Mr. Hoggett-
Eggburry. who had gone off. as
usual, alone. 10 Delhi. leaving her
behind TO swelter in Rsnchipur
She was not drinking, because she
had reached the saturation point a
little after she had returned from
her trip TO Mrs. Simons home 10
relate the news" and once the
saturstion point had been reached
more brandy only made her feel
sullen and sick.
She frightened a little at the
sight Of Mary Lou Simon stepping
out Of the old Ford. Immediately
she said. pouting a little as If she
were still 10 and possessed of a
flossy prettiness: You must stay
TO tiffin and keep me company.
| have a terrible migraine."
Mrs. Simon accepted at once and
sent A servant 10 say that Mr.. ST.
mon was not 10 expect her. Il
always flattered her that Lily
Hoggett-Egburry should desire her
company, and now she was fun Of
exciting news the revelation
about the depravity Of the Smileys,
the outrageous behavior of Fern,
the description of the interior of
Ransome's house which had in
trigued" Mrs. Hoggett-Egburry for
so long. but above all the prospect,
which she knew would dazzle her
friend, of Ferns marriage TO Ran
some. In fact, she was fairly
bursting with items certain TO
titillate the bank managers wife.
Amid the magpie collection of
souvenirs they put their heads to-
gether while Mrs. Simon. breath
less, recounted all the terrible
things she had discovered since
they had last met two hours
earlier, and here Harry Loder
found them little later. just at
that point in the story where Mrs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

BY that time she has gotten well
enough acquainted with herself 10
know her good points and her hmi-
tstions, and what kind of person
she wants to be.
She's found out A few things
about other people. too. What
pleascs them; what can be counted
on to irritate them: and what Is
expected Of her In any relationship.
Then she Is on the road 10 replace
ing beauty with something just as
attractive. She can substitute poise
for limitless vitality, srnartness for
the dewy-eyed look. and real con-
versation for the Tine" that has
become too young for her.
II she's really smart. she'll make
something of herself whether
shes married or single. and not
Just depend on being nice to get
her where she wants to 60.
Furthermore. she'll realize that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
How Women
In Their 40's
Can Attract Men

Hers good advice fer . ~cman during her
change usually from - TO 81, who fears
shell iose her Appeal TO men, Who worries
about hot flashes. ioxs al pep. dixxy spells.
gps-; nerves and moody spells
Just get more fresh Ar. 4 krr. sieep ard II
yoe nerd reliable "woMAN'S'- tonic take
Lydia Z. FinkhAm's Vegetable Compound.
made especially for xors<u. Il helps Nature
huiid up physical resistance. thus helps give
more vivacity to enjoy life and ASSIST calm
ing iittery nerves and those disturbing symp-
tens that often accompany change az life.
fszkhans = WELL WORTH trying.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Doctor Reduces IS Women In
Special Test. YOU Can Follow
Same Plan At Home. Read
EVERY Word.

NEW YORK N Y: A test con-
Quoted bv a prominent N Y physi-
clan and a nationally known news
paper woman proved there is a HARM
less effective wav TO lose fat II You'll
only STICK TO IT and give 1t fair
trial.
In 40 DAYS. Is women lost a total Of
286 lbs Here's what thev did: first OF
all thew ate sensibly And for proper
functioninE BY removal OF accumu-
lated wastes they took a little daily
dose OF Kruschen-made right here in
the U. S A-from famous English
formula II YOU have the slightest
doubt about this Plan lust ask YOUR
own doctor about its wonderful merit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
P0sLAM STOPS
ITCHING and
LETS YOU SLEEP

Concentrated skim comfort -
that's what Poslam is! Put just 4
little on that aggravating. itching
spot tonight. II penetrates the
outer layers Of the skin and soothex
the irritation. Almost at once the
itching stops and by morning the
redness and soreness begin to fade.
With the eruption paeified. healing
is promoted. Why wait for relief?
Get Poslam today and get sleep
tonight. Your druggist sells Poslam.
SOC, adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Party Thursday Afternoon
Honors Mothers

Mrs. Frank Gratias was hostess
Thursday afternoon at a Valentine
party given in her home at o5lI
Pacific ave. The party honored
the mothers who were present.
and the mother theme was carr
ried out throughout the afternoon.
4 l O'Clock luncheon was served
at a lace cloth covered table CEN
tered by blue mirror with silver
glass balls. Tall ivory tapers IN
crystal holders we're also used. n
Valentine motif was carried out IN
the decorations. Small red hearts
al each place contained candy and
each daughter presented her moth
er with corsage of red rosebuds
and a white linen handkerchief
wrapped in an attractive Nalen-
tine package. The large ice cream
cake decorated with the red hearts
was cut by Mrs. o. p. Pierce.
After the luncheon. games honor
ing the mothers were played. and
NJ. Frank Gratias sang two vocal
selections. Mother and That
Wonderful Mother of Mine"
Guests for the afternoon were
Mrs. A. T. Elmer and her mother,
Mrs. Jack Sunstin; Mrs. Alec
Wallsten and her mother, Mrs.
Erick Borg: Mrs. Bob Reisenheek
and her mother, Mrs. Hilda Ken.
DALI Mrs. Joseph Elmer and her
mother. Mrs. Anna Elmer; Mrs.
Helen Ball and her mother. Mrs.
Thomas Strand: Mrs. oscar
Hvambssl and her mother, Mrs.
X. X. Anderson, and Mrs. Frank
Gratias and her mother for the
afternoon, Mrs. o. P. Pierce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Worried Wife

I am sorry you took IL for granted
that the letter written me recently
came from friend Of yours. The
letter that worried you came from
a woman out of town, ! receive
many letters dealing with this
problem. so please don't think that
this particular letter concerned you.
Pest
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you tell
me how 10 handle a mean problem ,
| am young woman. married for
four years and very happy but for
one thing. My best friend contin-
ually flirts with my husband and
he fairly eats it up" because he
likes admiration. II humilistes me
and she seems TO like to see my
humiliation because II feeds her
vanity.
i like her despite her silly actions
and would like TO know how 10
solve this problem. MRS. A.
The only way to solve II is to
have nothing TO do with her. She
is no friend Of yours If she gives
way to a silly and thoughtless
vanity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
n. Y. TESTS PROVE WOMEN
CAN LOSE UGLY FAT

AND THIS Is IMPORTANT: Krus-
chen is not harmful: IL is not Just
one salt as some people NAV ignor-
antlv believe. Rather. it's blend OF
6 active minerals which-when dis
solved In water-make a healthful
mineral drink similar TO highly effec-
tive Spa waters where wealthy women
have gone for wears.
Here's the Kruschen Plan: Just take
a half teaspoonful of Kruschen in hot
water every morning for better func-
tioning Go light on fatty foods and
sweets-eat plentifullv of lean meats.
fresh fruits and green vegetables.
Plan to do this faithfully for % DAYS
and see II YOU don't lose fat and feel
healthier and Younger Jar costs
but few cents and lasts 8 weeks.
At druggists everywhere
Pay Less Drug Store, Crown
Drug, Owl Drug Company.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
sride-Eleci Honored al
Miscellaneous Shower

Mss Eileen Holmes. bride-elect
Of Mr. Joseph Murphy, was hon
ored at a miscellaneous shower ard
court whist party Monday evening
Al the home Of Ms. Lester shan
non. HonorS for play were wea
BY Miss Katharine Driscol and
Mrs. KAY MattSon. Other guests
were Mrs. June Donovan. Mss
Yvonne Logan. MISS Dcretha
omage Mrs. Leroy Wallace. Mrs.
Clan Sirlcr
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Composite Club Meets

Mrs. Robert Hofeditz was host
ess Friday afternoon to members
of the Composite club. She was
assisted by Mrs. Leonard Salberg.
Following the luncheon hour,
Mrs. Friars reviewed three books
Listen, the Wind" by Anne
Lindbergh. Grandma Called II
Carnal" by Bertha Samon, and
First Person Singular" by Flor
ence Ryerson and Colin Clements.
High score in cards went to
Mrs. c. Wiener and Mrs. F. o.
Medic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

Mrs. John Wick, 1929 SO. Sheri-
dan ave, entertained with lunch
con and card party Tuesday in
honor of Miss 1nseborg Broms of
Chicago. who is visiting her
brother and sister-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Algot Broms, on Ridgewood
ave.
The table was decorated in val
entine motif. In the afternoon 500
was played.
Those who attended were Mes
danes Gunnar Erickson. Ernest
Norman. Axel Martinson. Ericl<
Linstrom. liver Malm, Arthur Nor
lin and Eric Larson, favors going
to Mesdames Gunnar Erickson.
Eric Larson. Arthur Norlin and the
honored guest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

TAKE A MINUTE to look at the
pictures above. They may save you
hours OF discomfort next time you
have cold or the raw sore throat
that comes with so many colds.
For these pictures explain the
simple way = with genuine Bsyer
Aspirin = 10 get quick relief from
your pain discomfort. A way count
less thousands will tell you is
amazingly fast and effective.
Try it. Then - because ANY
cold can lead 10 serious conse-
quences - SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
He viii tell you what treatment
to follow.
In all probability. he will tell YOU
to continue with the Baycr Aspirin
because il acts to relieve the painful
discomforfs OF cold with remark
able speed. And because il acts TO
reduce fever. This simple treat
ment has largely supplanted the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Fraternity Announces
PIedaina

Announcement of the pledging
of Lawrence Luzader is being
made by Alpha Chi NJ fraternity
of the College of Puget Sound.
Delta ri Omicron announces the
pledging of William Stewart. Dom
aid Wofford and Howard Slime.
New pledges of Sigma Zeta Epsi-
Ion are Thomas Cross and John
Ester.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Answers TO Test Questions

Below are the answers 10 test
questions printed on the editorial
page:
l. Four.
2. Africa.
3. Exodus.
4. Commerce between the states.
S. Christopher Columbus.
s. Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Z. Det'-o-nate, not de-to'-nate.
s. Calais.
2. Amelia Earhart.
10. Carson City.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

was carried out. tulips and white
tapers being used. The wedding
cake centered the brides table.
For going away, Mrs. Suter wore
a rust and green ensemble, with a
corsage of gardenias. Following
wedding trip around the penin-
sula and down into Oregon, the
young couple will establish their
new home at Fife. Mrs. Suter is
a graduate of the Sumner high
school
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

she can't ever let herself depend
entirely on other people for her
own enjoyment. And that neither
friends nor husband can lift her
with their successes. Whatever she
is, and wherever she gets, has TO
be Of her own doing.
The girl without looks realizes
all this when she Is young. But the
girl with beauty usually does not
know what she is up against until
the beauty begins to wear a little
thin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Feav Girls Able to
Slip By On Looks
Really Smart Women Realize That Beauty
Is Secondary as Years Take Their Toll
Rv CYNTHIA GREY

Good looks and not much else get girl by until she's
25 or But after that the going isn't easy.
In way its too bad that little is required Of the young
girl with beauty because unless she awuy she does
not realize when the time for slipping by looks alone
The girl who realizes in time that beauty handy
modity-but very pershabe-has lot of other things
help out when her looks begin to meet reher
nafif inn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

use Of strong medicines in the treat
ment OF cold symptoms. Perhaps
the simplest and most effective way
yet discovered.
Remember TO ask for "BAfER
ASPIRIN" BY its full name = not
for aspirin" alone. Get real BAIER
ASPIRIN tablets this way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
In New York City

Word has been received telling
of the trip to New York City Of
MI William S. Leake. At the
present time he is stopping at the
New Weston hotel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

y Ht AAit al fiA1tt bhA hikAAfd
against it because age has nothing
to do with II.
once a coquette always a CO.
quette, witness Billie Burke. who
is an excellent example. This is
feminine, frivolous woman, gay,
provocative, demure, fragile,
dainty.
She is a dollhouse creature made
for dancing. entertaining and
creating a delightful home. And
how does she express all this in
her wardrobe?
TYPES OF CLOTHE s:
There will be nothing tailored in
a typical coquette wardrobe.
The coquette does not go in
seriously for sports. So her coun-
try clothes will be of the specta-
tor type.
She will have more dresses
than suits. and what suits she
has, will he dressmaker things
in soft woods, only the very
softest of tweeds, velvets and
duvetyns.
More often than not, they will
be trimmed with one of the softer
furs.
She 7c,it hare toago1Cns
rather than houSecodts =
pdjGmGS arc dndthema to
her. And she 1cU haze
dance trockS that look
made for moonlight.
LINES: Her best period in
+ fluences are the styles of DuBarry
and Pompadour. also Colonial and
Victorian designs.
! She is enchanting in Vatican
esque robes de style, Colonial pam
niers or Victorian crinolines.
Her decolletdgeS are off
the shoulder, her skirts
botfGnt. h CT silhouets
made up Of soft cares Nth
nerer a straight line any
1chore.
She will wear her hair in soft
waves and use flowers a great
deal; not orchids, but gsrdenias
10 outline her decolletage. a
csmellia tucked into her hair in
the evening. or in the daytime. a
spray Of sweet peas or lily-of-the-
valley at her throat or on her
bonnet.
Her jewelry will be inter-
esting heirlooms or modern
reproductions of these
quaint settings.
She will wear sashes instead OF
belts and frills and bows and rib-
bons and laces.
She Will affect basques, bustles
peplums. tippet capes. bellinG
skirts with bands ST the bottom
Her bodices will be fitted. with
shirring or rows of tiny button:
down the front.
Her hats Will be poke bonnets
scoop bonnets la Vatican. flower
caps in the Fragonsrd manner snc
Victorian toques.
COLORS: The coQuette will
wear pastels, Of course, 10 express
her gentle charm.
THERE Is NOTHING
AGGRESSIVE BOUT
! HER.
And that. in this day and age
is the best possible formula 20,
distinction.
/ FABRICS: The coquette
will wear soft but crushabls
touch-me-not fabrics TO enhance
her Dresden china prettiness.
For evening: Lace. point
d'esprit, taffeta. tulle, with per-
haps n maribou cape.
For daytime she will wear in
winter printed challis and silks
that rustic: in summer: dotted
Swiss. orgsndie. organza, printed
taffets, mousseline and bstiste.
Ito Be ContinuedD
Cedar assembly. Order of Rain
bow for Girls. food sale at Frank
lin Food store. 3sth and Tacoma
ave. Feb. IL Miss Florence Ander-
son IN charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17

. Check that cough due to a cold before II gets
Vorsel Check II with Foleys Honey and Tar
Cough Syrup. Promptly relieves throat raw
ness irritation. hosrscness. tickling. Helps speed
1oo<enire Of phlerm. Spoonful before retiring
promotes courh-frec sleep. Contains no mar
critics ~ opist-s. Ideal for children a. well
- seultA Al al leading druggists. SOC and co.
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
Do As Your Dentist Does =

cleans and polishes the teeth in harmless and practi.
cal way that leaves them sparkling with natural
brightness. 1t will also leave your teeth feeling 50
much cleaner, your mouth so refreshed and your
breath 50 sweet and pure.
Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder is special dental DOW.
der developed Tor HOME USE by distinguished
praotcing dentist Free from all acids grit or pumioe
II cannot possibly nure or scratch the tooth enamel
as years OF constant use have shown Eyen =
neutralizer IN acid mouth conditions, Dr. Lyons /,
effective antacid
Brush your teeth with DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder reg.
ulsriy-oonsut your dentist periodically-eat die.
neh IN minerals and yitamns and you will be doing
all that You can possibly do TO protect your teeth.
Dr. Lyons is more economical 10 use. In the sam.
size and proe class it outlasts tooth pastes two to
one Even small package will last YOU for months.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-17
All Cleansing Properties
No Aeid, No Grit or Pumiee
Cannot possibly inJure or scratch
Costs Less 10 Use

NOTHING else cleans and polshes teeth more
~ quickly and leaves them more naturally white
than POWDER
That is why YOUR dentist. when cleaning your
teeth, as YOU know - almost always uses powder.
Asi only the powder part OF dentfroes that
cleans, dentlrice that is all powder just naturally
cleans effectively. Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder is ALL
POWDER-all cleansing properties.
For over seventy years many dentists everywhere
have prescribed Dr. LYONS Tooth Powder because
normal teeth simply cannot remain dull and dingy
locking when il is used. Or. Lyons Tooth Powder
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-07-07
Governor In California
Broadcast

Annapolis, June 30-Governor
Herbert r. O'Conor will be one of
five noted authorities on Crime Pre-
vention who will participate in ma
tional broadcast on the subject of
Crime Control, from San Francisco,
California, Friday, July z, as the
highlight of Interstate Commission
on Crime.
Session of the Interstate Commits
sion on Crime, which organization
Governor O'Conor helped to found,
at meeting in Trenton, N. j., on
October IL, 1895, are scheduled for
July to 8 for the California city,
Immediately preceding the annual
gathering of the American Bar As
ISOLATION there. Since inception, both
as Attorney General and Governor,
Mr.. O'Conor has been most active in
the work of the commission.
Speaking over the air with Gov
ernor O'Conor will be Governor Gull
lbert l.. Olson, of California; Viii
liam J. Quinn, Chief of Police of
San Francisco; Warden Johnston,
of Alcatraz Federal Prison; and
Richard Hartshorne, of Newark,
President of the Interstate Com
mission on Crime. The discussion
will be broadcast from 1880 to p.
M, California time.
Governor O'Conor also has accept
ed the Craftsmanship of the Nominal
ing Committee of the Commission,
to suggest candidates for officers
for the coming year. On this COM
mittee with him will be Judge Cas-
ton l.. Porterie, of Louisiana; Att.
Gen. Franz U. Burkett, of Maine;
Atty. Gen. Gray Mashurn, of Nevada;
and w. L. Gosslin, Interstate Com
pact Administrator of Oregon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-07-07
Readers Digest Award

E. B. Fockler, Principal Of Ches-
peake City High school, has an
nounced that the Readers Digest
Award for Scholastic Achievement
has been won by the valedictorian
of the class of 1889, Miss Mary Ann
Krastel, of that town.
She received am engrossed parch-
ment certificate upon graduation.
The Readers Digest confers this
annual award as encouragement to
young men and women throughout
the nation who, by their scholastic
achievement, give promise of grow.
ing into leadership in their COM
munities.
The awards 60 to valedictorians OF
graduating classes each year and
were established in response both to
the increasing interest among stud
ents in the most significant articles
which appear in current magazines
and to the belief of educators that
vital contact with the living, quick
ening thought of our day is essential
both before and after graduation.