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Evening star., 1939-04-14
Candid Light
Shows Up
Defects
Relaxing Before
Dressing Table
A Beauty Aid
BY PATRICIA LINDSAY.

There is much to be said in favor
OF the modern dressing table. Every
woman should have one whether it
is made out of an old crate or boasts
an ornateness of which even Nine.
Pompadour might be justly proud!
II properly placed and stocked, a
dressing table can be a boon In
making the most of your beauty!
Your table should be low enough
so that you may comfortably sit be-
fore 1t and view yourself from the
top OF your head to your waistline.
1t should be placed before a window
or door so that the light may fall
dlrectly on you and be reflected in
the mirror. A three-panel mirror,
with swinging sides, is very handy
but II you have clear large single
mirror hanging before you and a
1alrly large hand mirror to use for
back views, you can get along very
well.
The table should have either
drawers or shelves covered with an
attractive petticoat, so you may
have collected in one spot all the
beauty aids you need for thorough
going over. have seen dressing
tables made from crates which were
not only very pretty, but served
most adequately, so if you are truly
interested in your beauty you can
get busy and make dressing table!
The mere fact that you sit before
the table, and not stand. is condu-
Give to more thorough beauty rou-
tine! Right within reach are the
aids you need-creams, lotions, It's
| sues, mirror, etc. And when YOU
vleV yourself in candid light from
window or door, you are apt to be
less impressed with your beauty than
you would be If you were sitting
under a soft, f1attering light Con-
sequently you would take more time
for the grooming needed to make
| you more attractive!
A candid light is excellent, almost
necessary, for applying makeup as
1t should be worn. Artificial light
minimizes color and what might ap-
pear becoming blush indoors would
be very garish when you stepped out
into the daylight. Many a woman
would not wear the color in rouge
she does if she took the trouble
to look at her face in a clear light
after it had been made up.
A dressing table also serves for
keeping hidden the aids to personal
daintiness that women require and
thus relieves the family bathroom
of them. And that is another good
reason why you should have one in
your bedroom!
= More beauty to you!
Egg facials and shampoos re-
vive tired beauty. If you wish
recipes write me and inclose a
self-addressed envelope bearing a
3-cent stamp.
(Copyrisht, 1e39.)
Evening star., 1939-04-14
BY BARBARA BELL.

Little girls feel very grown up
and dressed up in frock that hugs
In at the waistline like big sisters!
Here's a new design that will make
the INCEST little girl YOU know feel
very happy, and look very sweet!
Thd shoulders are widened by puff
sleeves, the skirt swirls to extrava-
CANT fullness, and the pointed,
basque waistline Is fitted in with the
most delightful snugness. And they
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Dorothy Dix Says
We Must Guess What Love Is,
For No Two View It Alike

What Is love? It Is the question
that every human heart asks and
to which there are as many an
sWers as there are men and women.
Yet in the end there is no definite.
final answer at all. We are still left
guessing. We do not even know
what are the unmistakable symp-
toms Of love and how to tell whether
what we are suffering from is the
grand passion or merely passing
fancy.
Still less do we know what kind
Of love we must have to make mar
riage a reasonably safe investment
of our futures. Is love purely physi-
cal, thing of thrills and chills and
fevers? Or is it a thing of the
spirit, a congenital mingling of
souls? Are friendship and liking,
admiration and respect and having
the same tastes and habits enough
capital to start marriage on? Or
must marriage be filled with ro-
nance and poetry and idealism to
be a success?
These are questions that millions
of people ask themselves every day.
One woman who is lying awake at
night trying to decide whether she
loves man we'll enough to marry
him or not says: II have known a
certain boy all my life. We started
kindergarten together, and he took
me to my first party. My family
is crazy about him, and his family
is very anxious for the match. We
like the same things and dislike
the same things.
1--WE have the same memories and
have shared the same experiences
and pleasures. He is steady, de-
pendable and would make wonder
full husband and father. After see
ing him at his best and worst for
20 years I don't think there could
be many delusions in store for me.
But I don't love him. I am very
fond of him, but I don't thrill over
him. I always had the notion that
some day the Right One would walk
into my life and I would know it
the minute I saw him. Should I
hold out for this person, who up
to now has lived only in my imag-
ination, or should I take the boy
Evening star., 1939-04-14

IIle dlSU 1lOW u Gdkc care Ol 1lOOTS'
after they have been finished prop
erly. On the dining room floor near
est to the kitchen the floors are
turning dark. What should We use
to clean them there? G.. E.
Answer:
Taking for granted that your
floors are the usual type and that
you prefer a dull finish on them
(as you have not stated the wood,
or whether they are waxed or high
gloss varnish, here is the pro-
cedure: If they are still rough, un-
even or badly Scared they should be
sanded. You may rent the electric
machine for this and the operator.
Then the surface of the floor should
be filled, which is usually done by a
coat of Shellac or two. Then the
floor is lightly sanded down and the
wax applied by hand and polished by
machine. If you want high-gloss
floor you follow the same process as
far as the wax; then, after the shell
lac has dried and been sanded down
out of sight, two coats of the best
floor varnish or lacquer is applied,
running with the grain of the
flooring.
Good floors depend on the fine
finishing the wood gets before the
shellac or varnish is applied. The
shellac is used mainly as filler, to
close the pores and hal deu the sur
face of the wood. The wax serves
to protect the surface of the wood so
that dirt and wear does not mar the
surface.
For daily care of hardwood floor
use washable dry mop with no
oil or wax on it. These may be
purchased with glovelike mops that
may be removed to go INTO the wash
tub. The mop should be clean all
the time. Wax your floors at least
once in two weeks. A very thin coat
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Mats for Pottery

How about putting your brown
or blue pottery dishes on mats
made from monks cloth in nat
ural shade? 1t is very effective.
Cut the cloth to size, fringe the
edges and then overcast in colored
washable yarn. If your china is
dainty in color and design, make
mats from sprightly fowered per-
Gale and dress up with rickrack
trimming or edging. Dotted swiss,
in light shades, makes gay mats
for delicatsshaded china, too.
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Cheese Fingers

Cheesed toast fingers are some
thing new for serving with soups,
salads or beverages: Dip thin finger
lengths of white bread into grated
cheese mixed with a little melted
butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt
and paprika and toast on all sides
until well Drowned. Serve warm.
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Ny Neighbor Says:

When making turnback cuffs
for a mans shirt, sew the
smallest sized snap on the cuff
about l inch from the edge
and at the proper place on the
sleeve, and you will find this
quite a time saver. The cuff
will not have to be tackled after
each laundering.
A number Of foods may be
made ito do double duty in
serving as both garnishes and
f1avorings for dishes. They in
clude candied fruit, coconut,
fruit peel, ginger, pimentos,
green peppers, olives and Ger
tain candies-such as cinnamon
drops, peppermint and cream
patties of various descriptions.
(Copyright. 193e.)
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Table Setting

When setting the table for guests
allow from "a to 80 inches of space
to a person. This makes for COM
Portable seating and serving. A
crowded table is uncomfortable and
somewhat confusing to both hostess
and guests.
Evening star., 1939-04-14

of wax and much polishing IS what
gets the best results. Twice a year
wash the floors with a linseed oil
soap and warm water, to get all
surface oi-t and dust and then have
them thoroughly waxed--three coats
with the heavy electric waxing ma
chine. which you may also rent by
the day or hour.
The spot close to your kitchen
should be scrubbed clean or cleaned
with gasoline and steel wool. Then
shellacked or vanished and sand
ed down once or twice, then waxed.
Try to keep a good coat of wax over
it at all times, which will keep the
soil from penetrating to the wood.
DEAR MISS NOVEL;:
I have been undecided for two
summers what to purchase for gar
den furniture. have yen" for an
iron table and chairs, so that we
may eat out of doors, but I un-
derstand that the iron rusts and
that they are very uncomfortable.
I also like the heavy bamboo pieces,
but they would have to be moved
in out of the rain. Can you make
suggestions of any other types of
furniture that are available with
out these drawbacks?
MRS. F. S. A.
Answer:
The drawbacks" that you have
listed above are really not worth
considering, as modern manufactur-
ers have just about ruled out weather
and wear and tear" on outdoor
furniture.
You will find that the new iron
furniture may be purchased with a
rustproof finish, and that it is guar
anteed even in the dampness Of
Washington weather. Not all iron
furniture is finished this way, but
ask for the type that is. Some of
the chairs are made with a very
comfortable sway in the back, and
others are equipped with down.
filled, tie-on cushions that make
them as easy as your upholstered
living room chairs.
The bamboo and atwood garden
pieces are finished in weatherproof
paint or lacquer and all the cush-
ions are sun and rainproof. There
are also many other new models. but
there is no reason why you shouldn't
have the one you want, now that
you may have guarantee against
its rusting.
Evening star., 1939-04-14

Questions on household fur
nishings. interior decoration, ETC.,
should be addressed to Margaret
Novel; at The Evening Star. The
answers will appear in this col
umn as quickly as space permits.
For personal replies or trade
names a stamped, self addressed
envelope should be inclOsed.
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Grandmother's Bonnet
Was Just as Elaborate
And Far Less Smart
Matching Hat and Hairnet
Newest Idea of Famous
Manhattan Designer
By HELEN VOGT.

all the silly Jokes about womens hats were laid end to end we'd
funny u.s. and far
we've yet been accused Of lacking of humor
Gags millinery rvaled
and both
Evening star., 1939-04-14
Keeping Floors in Good Condition Own Rewa
Cleaning Surfaces Only
Achieved Through Care
And ELBOW Crease
Modern Garden Furniture Has
Many Advantages Over the
Old, Uncomfortable Types
BY MARGARET NOVEL;.


We have lived in house
oo upstairs We're not finished properly when house built
We smoothed them
of clear shelac What should
exactly the through
Evening star., 1939-04-14

Compared uih the bulky hats of 50 h actually
gdoned ah ou Of lace sca of te srosgrain ribbon and clusters
smart uh'fe
all things conservative In spite of the laughter usually ACCOMPANIES
the launching spring bonnet that
something to make all thankful niLiuers.
Evening star., 1939-04-14

whom am sure has all of the Quail.
ties l could want in a husband?"
Evening star., 1939-04-14

Mr.. Patri has prepared leaflet
entitled, "Self-Measuring Chart"
which teaches child how to ex-
anime himself and check up on
his behavior. Send for 1t, ad-
dressing your request to Mr.. An
gelo Patri, child psychology de-
partment Of this paper Inclose
. self-addressed, stamped e.
cent? envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12

sions were being made for the benefit only of Connecticut motorists.
 As a matter of fact this is convenience that is adopted in many different forms. It corresponds roughly to the commu- tation tickets that may be bought from railroad and transportation companies. In this instance the State Motor Vehicle Department issues a special car marker to those making application for the same, the price being $10 per year. Persons who make continuous use of the parkway are thus saved quite sum of money over a period of some three hundred days usage.
 The law is specific in this case, though. It provides that the special tag must be used only in conjunction with Connecti- cut registration plates It may be that this concession will be extended eventu- ally to New York state residents living in close proximity to the state line whose business or employment brings them into the state daily. We can see where they might have just grievance. But right now the law is specific in its application only to possessors of Connecticut motor registrations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12
Companions Often Fatal

Comparing wages paid to WPA em- ployes with those paid in private employ rnent is apt to provoke unjust criticism. It is doing just that here in Connecticut now where the salaries paid to many WPA employees are being revealed through the press of the state. The purpose of mak- Ing known these salaries is not quite clear other than to give to the public which pays the tax bill an insight into how the WPA finances are conducted. However, 1t occurs to us that revelation of such salaries has gained the most promi- hence in the very dailies which complain the loudest about publishing the salaries of high-paid executives in private busi- ness.
 There is the difference, which we all recognize, that man who enters public life must expect that in becoming public servant he must, more or less, allow his entire life to become an open book to the voter, whose tax dollars pay the govern ment expenses. But we think that every man should have the right to certain pro- lection, even though he may be working for local, state or federal governments. And that includes the right to privacy in his financial affairs so long as they are conducted properly
 There are lots of timekeepers employed by the WPA that are not receiving $50 a week as might be inferred from published salaries. There are many clerks who aren't getting the $30-a-week salaries There are thousands of WPA workers whose weekly pay is a scant fraction of that given the higher-ups. All of which is no different from private life where many of us in what we consider are pretty good jobs foam at the mouth when we read the salaries paid to motion picture actors, baseball players, some writers, and many executives. Comparisons of this type are too often productive of i'll feeling not based entirely on an intelli- gent analysis of the situation but arouse chiefly through the emotions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12

The invasion of Japanese beetles in Connecticut this summer is getting worse. They have reached Hartford and are caus- ing untold damage throughout the city, feasting on lawns, trees, and shrubbery. If Hartford has them, can it be long before they descend on Waterbury in full force. We can recall few years back when traps were placed in the Green to determine just how bad an infestation of the pests we were suffering from. It couldn't have been bad, for there were never very many complaints about them, such as we have read about in our shore towns, particu- larly those in Fairfield County. The city, however, should be prepared for an in- vasion. Get ready!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12
Selected Poem
BELGIUM IN SUMMER

GA. J. s. in the Christian Science Monitor) The sand dunes remember those of Wen-
 duyne
 Where one can lie flat regarding the plage, And the bathers and the wind, whipping the
 waves
 Into white caps; or, turning round lazily, Contemplated the wide motor road of Leopold But not this young Leopold-one of an older date Is 1t perhaps possible that the dunes are still
 there? And that little Back-fisch in gay cottons Still board the small-gauge tram for Ostend Still crowd the little tables eati g petits gateaux Watching the beau monde going into the forbid
 den Casino? Are they still walking by the canals Of Bruges? still standing transfixed under the golden glow Of the windows of Ste. Gudule? One doesn't know But one thinks pleasantly still Of the sand dunes: of being homesick; of dogs
 drawing carts; Of antique shops in narrow back streets; Of mechanical pianos; of peaches for dessert And of ho, very long ago 1t all was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12

Abandoned farms all through New Eng land constitute distinct problem for this section of the nation, according to some public officials A recent survey from Maine down to Connecticut revealed the presence of many acres of valuable land, plus usually house, barn and other farm buildings, slowly but surely return ing to the soil over which they once looked so proudly. Of course many of these fine old places are being bought up by men and women, whose financial independence allows them the privilege of acquiring a country estate and spending the rest of their lives there. But there are just as many, if not more, that are unclaimed All of which is problem that must be met The average farmer can't meet the current situation by expansion, acquisi- ton of modern agricultural equipment etc. The "for sale" signs along country roads must be removed by concerted drive to preserve our New England farm lands and their homesteads and occu- pants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12
Olympics Draw Near

Although echoes of the 1886 Olympics in Germany are still occasionally heard, we are actually on the eve of the 1940 event to be held in Finland The winter sports and games, involving both ice and snow, will be held after the first of the coming year with the remainder of the schedule set for early summer. Originally appointed for Tokio where the Japanese had hoped to demonstrate its might to the world in 1940, doughty little Finland with its magnificent athletes will play host to the many competing nations
 Whether or not the United States will continue to dominate the running and field events is more or less problematical Each succeeding Oympiad has seen letes just bit sterner. The Films have long been prominent in the distance races, while the Germans fairly outdid themselves in 1886 to upset all predictions and capture the majority of running races, etc. Still with all such valiant efforts being made to upset American supremacy here at home we are confident that the Tanks will come through.
 Preparations and trials that will have an important bearing on the makeup of the American team are in progress even today. The youth of the land should carry its hopes high this summer for next year it may be asked to shoulder the burden of winning not merely indi- vidual fame, but international. Win or lose, though, American athletes should think first of fair play and sportsmanship, too often overlooked in such keen compe- tition. It's our best selling point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12
FREEDOM OF PRESS, SPEECH DOES NOT GRANT LICENSE
 TO RACIAL GROUPS
Editor Waterbury Democrat:

EditOr Waterpury Democrat:
 Under our democracy, freedom of press and speech is quite unlimited and advantage is taken by the racial societies to air their views, with as- siduous attention that reflects an era of racial activities, because of present indications of preparation for war in Europe. It should not become question for native citi- zens. much less for those of adcp- ton, to harangue about the rights and wrongs of Continental Europe.
 Does the unliberal spirit of their autocratic bomelands that these racial groups aim to sanction and keep alive, solve their living and political conditions in our United States? Why is 1t a camp devoted to policies of democracies is not es- tablished by these goose-stepping advocates of Fascism, under the ban- ner of the Stars and Stripes. in or- der to inculcate in the young racial Americans the ethics of the social, educational and economic advan- tages, with the rights of free speech, press and schools. within the limits of their adopted country and not harangue and fight the battles of the old World countries they fed from, and which at times they glorify with indifference to public opinion?
 : There Is no place in our United States for divided allegiance. With Fascism unrest combined with war preparedness in the old World has brought 10 the surface Of the adopt- cd citizenship of many racial groups their thin-skinned loyalty to Demo- cratic principles where they with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-12
A Thought for Today
So Many Speak of War

Somehow, to speak or write of the pros- pect of war is easy. It is easy to think of things to say, and it is easy to get people to listen But it is harder to speak of peace, and there are all too few to listen. That is why John Grant Alexander, Min nesota congressman, deserves all the more credit for his gesture in behalf of peace when he suggested that Pope Plus be urged to call an international peace conference.
 A belligerent speech demanding another 10 billion dollars for the army and navy would have drawn more attention A flag-waving speech berating other coun- tries and peoples and demanding chance to wade in blood up to the hooks would have seemed more spirited. But Alexar- der, who is himself World War veteran, and for 10 years member of the Min- nesota National Guard, did none of those things. He asked for peace.
 One thing is certain: the peoples of the earth are not going to get peace unless they demand 1t. They may not even then get 1t, but the more they demand it, the better chance there is of getting 1t. Hold the peace conference now while there is still something to confer about, seems to be Alexanders idea, instead of following another and worse world war with an- other and worse Versailles.
 The Vatican seems interested in Alex ander's suggestion, for its official paper printed the appeal at length. How valid the specific plan might be for peace conference called by the Pope remains to be seen. Yet 1t is hard to think of any one else in a more neutral and interna- tional position, with more influence, fewer axes to grind, and in general in better position to call 1t. The memory of Pope Benedict XIV is loved for the efforts he made during the World War to end the slaughter and mitigate it's horrors.
 Suppose this proposal, or any similar effort, were to fail? There is no disgrace in that. The only disgrace is in the fact that in the whole world there are so few to work for peace and such reluctance among the worlds great ones to make even gesture toward building world order on some surer and stronger founda- ton than dead mems blood and bones.