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Evening star., 1940-05-21
When Planning a Shower
Have Some Consideration
For Finances of Guests
Many Weddings in Same Group
Will Put Plenty of Strain
On Their Gift Budgets
By KAY CALDWELL and ALDEN HARRISf


you're planning shower your
murmring Il do consideration
guests Remember that probably won't the giving
Of the wedding II the
furnish loot for the brides
run pretty thin
The main to the gifts
household
newweds wind eight
half trick
little cooperation the guests will avoid
For evening event when both fellows girls will
canned goods shower idea
usually trusted
edible Also such gifts inexpensive emergency
household
white play delivering big
basket cardboard
gadget shower also ideal for mixed gifts
Evening star., 1940-05-21

lin is a good fabric for town and
Office wear, especially when made
up into slick little suits. All these
are very inexpensive.
Cottons have never been better,
and the excellence of their detail
ing, the variety of fabrics and the
comfort and convenience Of the
material are all contributing factors
to the popularity which will insure
cotton's appearance everywhere this
summer.
Fashion displays
Add Interest.
In addition to the wealth Of good
looking clothes seen here and there
about town, the fashion shows give
an excellent idea of the outstand-
ing successes Of the season. On Sat-
urday, at the Raleigh, for instance,
L. Frank Co. presented their al
ways smart looking outfits, includ-
ing a number of the much discussed
trends this year. Helpful and in
teresting to see just how these good
looking ensembles appear when
tastefully and perfectly co-ordinated
down to the last accessory.
The Shoreham luncheon gather
ing was treated to an engaging
we say that with no pun intended
and novel show. Done in the form
of a one-act play starring Miss
Ruth Ford, it presented the proper
way Ito turn date into dia-
mond," or "how to get an engage
ment ring in one easy lesson.
Lovely jewels by Paul Flato and
exquisite clothes by Zoe DeSalle
added to the charm of the show,
and 50 did the slides showing both
traditional and unusual diamond
rings.
Custom made lingerie for the June
bride was the interesting feature Of
Palais Royals show on last We'd
nesday. Delightfully."- feminine and
classically tailored models were
combined in a charming presenta-
ton Of luxurious merchandise.
Evening star., 1940-05-21

is DanQ Oh applique Oll IlcG ulSct
near the hemline. This same appli-
que is repeated at the sleeves and
square neckline. Simple white pique
with Irish lace trim on revers and
cuffs boasts matching parasol to
make an outfit that is childishly
simple yet delightfully."- sophisticated.
New Material
Is Offered.
The continued search for some
thing new is answered by cotton
fabric shown to us the other day. 1t
Is non -crushable and looks almost
like a heavy faxed linen. Shown in
black, navy and a number Of other
tones, including a mountaineering
raspberry and a brand-new blue, it
is smart and fresh looking, thanks
to the crisp lingerie touches used
for accent.
Many of the slightly more
"dressy" frocks have interesting
innovations that make them a Joy
even to a weary fashion reporter.
For instance, some of the dresses
have matching parasols, turbans or
purses, and, in some cases, all three.
These are far from expensive and
happily solve your problems of per-
feet coordination. A new cotton
print called Lucky in Love" is being
shown here and can be obtained in
all the accessories, including jewelry
Appropriately enough, the pattern
consists of a tiny horseshoe and
miniature heart done in au-over
design.
The sport and casual lineup in
cludes such stars as chambray,
denim, seersucker and gingham-to
name but a few. There are, for
instance, charming little two-piece
washable suits of checked seer
sucker in bright shades. Bright
ginghams are popular and frequent
ly used with little bolero jackets,
an item, incidentally, which appears
with surprising consistency in all
summer fashions. Washable pop
Evening star., 1940-05-21


to housekeeping, but so seldom pro-
vided before the wedding ceremony.
Have your guests roam the and
10 for such things as coat, trouser
and skirt hangers; a hammer, a
screwdriver, boxes of assorted nails,
shoe-cleaning outfit, thumb tacks,
mending tape, double sockets and
extension cords, cheesecloth busters,
pan holders, strainers and other
kitchen "musts." Such a shower
will make it unnecessary for the
bride and groom to spend the first
days in their new home making re-
peated dashes to the nearest hard
ware store, and will thus give them
all the more time for billing and
cooling.
Each guest can bring two or three
OF these 10-cent presents. A similar
shower confined to sewing acces-
sories, such as needles and pins,
cards of snap fasteners, pearl but
tons, thread. darning materials, ETC.,
Is good idea for an all-feminine
party.
Your Advance
Preparations.
Invitation for the affair can be
issued by telephone, by personal
note lin jingle form, if your mind
works that way, on your visiting
cards, or on any of the appropriate
little shower cards carried by most
stationers. State the nature of the
shower, and inform the guests of
the color scheme which the bride
has in mind for her kitchen, bath
room or other room where the gifts
will be used.
If the affair is to be a surprise,
have the gifts left at your home in
advance so that they can be ar
ranged for presentation. One scheme
is to place them all in large card
board box, which Is then wrapped
in fancy paper, tied with a huge
colored bow, and made the center
piece Of the refreshment table.
Or the gifts can be used as the
Evening star., 1940-05-21
Practicability and Fashion
Importance G Contributing
Factors to Popularity
Matching Accessories Include
Bright Purses and Parasols;
Style Shows Offered Here
By HELEN vOGT.

met fabric with Jekyn and
step and properly introduced Ole King This popular and
approved especially
clothes climate that almost tropical good
grooming is paramount.
Local stores concentrating heavily this tpa American
the mr most highly styled costumes In addition
its cool comfort and fashion interest the practical value cotton through
added
labeled
giving washing which
proudly the -cruhable features.
cotcns materials the
of her life and the choose from large pqu
white although cottons
including number available There's
outstanding feature
Evening star., 1940-05-21
Hikers Attention!

Every good hiker knows that 1t is
mwise to drink much water on the
trail. For the spots where there
is no water, put q lemon or two in
your pocket. A suck now and then
counteracts thirst and keeps the
mouth from getting too dry.
Evening star., 1940-05-21

objects of treasure hunt. Conceal
them about the house with clues to
their location written on slips of
paper. Pass out the slips one by one
to the bride and groom, and watch
them use their eyes and their imagi-
nations in shopping out the caches.
Try to make the clues clever, writing
them in verse If possible.
Refreshments
May Be Simple.
Refreshments may be merely cake
and a beverage, with ice cream if
you wish. Or you can elaborate
further with salad and sandwiches.
Do anything your fancy dictates in
the way of sentimental decorations,
such as appropriate ice cream
shapes, place cards, or a small
bride and groom on a cake for a
table centerpiece. Keep your color
scheme in pastel tints, use flowers
freely. and be sure to have your
prettiest cloth on the dining room
table.
Presenting the gifts is the feature
of the evening, but you can also play
any parlor games which your crowd
enjoys. Or, if your guests are in
veterate bridge players. you can
combine the shower with a few
rounds of finessing and honor
covering.
And don't forget that showers
given by members of the brides i'm
mediate family are frowned on by
the etiquette authorities. It's per-
fectly all right for you to help Best
Friend Betty feather her connubial
nest, but doing the same thing for
Sister Sallie or Daughter Dot looks
a bit mercenary.
Our "Six Successful Parties"
booklet contains dozens Of xames
which you can use At q shower or
other spring party. Send 5 cents
In coin to Kay Caldwell and Alden
Harrison, in care of this news
DaDef.
Evening star., 1940-05-21
Bread Crumbs

Put the last of a loaf Of bread to
good use by drying the slices in the
oven and crushing them into
crumbs. A covered jarful of crumbs
comes in handy for Dreaded meats
and fish, casserole dishes and meat
loaves.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
LOVE WITHOUT MUSIC
Continued from Page F%Ourteen)

swim and accidentally fallen
asleep. But somehow this incident
had awakened him.
But why did you swim to the
shore this morning" he was ask
ing in a stern, masculine voice
Didn't you know we all are going
off in a tender pretty soon for the
picnic"
"She didn't swim this morning.
She spent the night there" Nina
Nevins answered. Il saw her drop
over the ship when I came out for
a moonlight swim. Oh, by the way,
my dear, I'm so grateful for my
ring. Rob gave it to Mr.. Hender-
son. who returned it to me-"
1.-THE ring?" Ronnie asked.
t'Then you did find it in your room!
But why didn't you tell me" His
voice was hurt.
Shivering in her wet bathing suit
Linda tried to think of an answer,
but none came. She must look al
Ronnie, though. She raised her
eyes, wide and dark this morning
and tried to smile.
"You weren't ill.," she said, sc
Rob took charge"
Ronnie's arms still we're close,
but his eyes left her face and went
to Sarah. For a moment the man
and the girl exchanged a puzzled,
wondering look -. a look which
wondered if Linda had heard, a
look in which each tried to comfort
the other and warn the other. ]
ITO Be Continued)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13

During the first six months of
1910 more than 148, 289, 1852 of motor
vehicle receipts were collected.
This figure represents a gain of
So ,018, $50 owe the same period of
1899.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-RA
The state supreme court hand
ed down a 13-page opinion to-
day on ?
Webster's defines the ques-
ton mark as Q) an %interroga-
ton point (?); (2) something
unknown, unknowable, or un-
certain, and (3) the violet tip
butterfly.
Dispensing with the violet tip
butterfly part of this, Justice
Ferdinand Pecora ruled that
the sentence MAY 1 help you
with your problem of reorgani-
zation of the personnel" should
be ended with ? and not .
The case centered about the
petition Of II persons who on
Nov. 2, 1889, wrote in a civil
service examination for clerk
that the sentence should be
punctuated with ?
The municipal civil service
commission decided that the
sentence called for a . and
marked wrong all those who
wrote i?
In the showdown, the judge
pointed out that the ? petition
ers had received 46 supporting
letters from learned authorit-'
les, while the commission coul
only muster three . stalWarts.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
LUCKY PARTNERS" NOW
PLAYING AT CAROLINA

A sweepstakes ticket, a synthetic
honeymoon, life in Greenwich Vii.
lage, a hero and a heroine in the
persons of Ronald Colman and Gin
ger Rogers, make Lucky Part
ners," now playing at the Carolina
theatre, as delightful a m o d e r n
laugh-drama as ever was trans
ferred to celluloid.
Colman plays an artist who con
tends that every marriage should
begin with a honeymoon. Since an
insurance man, fiance of Miss Rog-
ers doesn't believe in such foolish
ness, the artist insists that if Gin
gers sweepstakes ticket wins, he
must be allowed to take the girl on
a strictly platonic trip to some of
the nations beauty spots before
she settles down to matrimony.
1t does, and he does-much to
the irritation Of the about = to : be
bridegroom. But the platonic fea-
ture of the affair quickly melts in
the romantic atmosphere of Mag
ara Falls. The resultant happen
ings make the film a hilarious and
vastly engaging photoplay that is
certain to do standout business
throughout its run.
Both the stars turn in superb
performances in roles that give
each unusual opportunities for
mirth-making as well as for more
serious acting. And Jack Carson,
as the insurance man, does splen-
didly, while Spring Byington as
the heroine's fluttery aunt, Harry
Davenport as an irascible Judge
and Cecilia Lotus and Brandon w.
man as an old married couple head
the supporting cast in grand style.
The latest issue of March of
Time, heading the short subject
program, presents "Gateways to
Panama." a timely story Of Uncle
Sans defenses in the Caribbean. l
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
Lions To Meet Kiwanians 1n
Finals Tonight; Win
ners To Play Civilians

The Kiwanis and Civitan softbal
teams triumphed last night in the
first games of the round robin
series between the civic club tens
to advance to the semi-finals Of the
meet at Robert Strange park.
The Civilians romped over the
Exchange ten 26 to 4, with the XII
wanians edging aut the Rotary
team, 8 to 8.
Tonight the Lions and Kiwanis
will battle in the semi-finals at .
o'clock with the winner of that
game meeting the Civilians for the
civic club title in a game at y
o'clock.
Marks was the batting star for
the Civitan crew last night, Slam
ming out a homer, double and a
single out of five tries. Steele and
Taylor banged st a homer and a
double each. Simpson homered for
the Exchangites.
Sanders, Weinberg. Berger and
Dannenbaun comprised the Ex-
change battery, while Herring,
Steele and Hewlett was the Civitan
combination.
Freed, with two doubles out OF
as many trips to the plate, set the
pace for the Kiwanis victory. Hor-
ace King, Jr., garnered three for
four to lead the losers.
Johnson and Haskell was the XII
wants battery, while Ochs d
Benson was the battery for the
Rotary.
Proceeds from the round robin
series go toward the operation OF
the Brigade Boys club. l
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13

Bananas to a total of go, 600, 900
stems, valued at $28, 500, 900, are
imported into the United States
annually.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13

A royal palm was pierced by a
1x3-inch pine board during a
Puerto Rican hurricane.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13

Unlike other animals, the Afri-
can ratel is white on top and dark
underneath.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
Speaker Bankhead Is
Taken To Washington

BALTIMORE, Sept. II. - R -
Speaker of the house William B.
Bankhead, who was stricken by an
attack of sciatica Tuesday night,
was taken to Washington late today
in a navy ambulance.
Neither physicians nor ambulance
from his hotel room would say wheth.
err he would return to his apartment
in the capital or go to a hospital.
The 66-year-old speaker, stricken
shortly before he was to have ad-
dressed a democratic rally, was re-
ported considerably improved.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
"RANGER AND THE LADY"
OFFERED AT THE BIJOJ

For the second time IN his life,
George "Gabby" Hayes has met
Sam Houston, hero of Texas.
In MAN of Conquest" story of
Houston's- life, Hayes played the
role of aide and close companion
to the Texan leader. In his most
recent picture, THE Ranger and
the Lady," a story about Texas I'M
der the rule of Sam Houston fol-
lowing its freedom from Mexico,
Hayes has again been cast as Hou-
ston's aide and a sergeant in his
army of Rangers under Captain
Colt, played by Roy Rogers. The
film, which is now showing at the
Bijou theatre, is packed with ex-
citing action revolving around a
fifth column intrigue among Hous-
tons followers. The feminine role
is played by Jacqueline Wells and
an excellent cast includes ST jerks
in the role of Hayes friendly enc
my, with the two constantly bick-
ering and making up, Henry
Brandon, Harry Woods, T d
Mapes and Noble Johnson.
The latest chapter of winners
of the West" and Cupid Rides
the Range" completes tn e pro-
gram. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
Kiwanis, Civitan Tens
Win In Series Opener
Movie RevueS
ssSTAGECOACH WAR" MARKS
ROYAL THEATRE BILL

wv I'LL -
The Kings Men, popular quar-
tette of the Fibber MCGEE anc
Molly radio program, appear with
William Boyd as "Hopalong" Cas-
sidy in the latest action romance,
"Stagecoach War;" which opens
today at the Royal Theatre.
And it's not just as sin ing COW
boys that the famous four who
have so much to do with the wide
spread popularity of the MCGEE
program, appear. They're bandits,
and their Vaccinations give Hop
along and his pal Lucky" some
thing real to think about.
"Stagecoach War" deals with a
race between two rivals for a con-
tract to carry the mails between
two frontier communities. The
race is complicated by the fact
that the daughter of one contender
is in love with the other contender.
There is plenty at stake for her
dependent on outcome of races.
The bandits played by The
Kings Men are interested in the
outcome of the race, too. They
don't care who wins so long as the
contract is awarded, thus provid-
ing stagecoaches for them to rob.
Cassidy and Lucky" however,
see to it that there is no robbing
done, but not until there's some
pretty hard fighting, Cassidy
style.
Rad Robinson, baritone of the
ensemble, is the leader of tn e
bandit bank. Bud Linn, top tenor;
John Dodson, second tenor, and
Ken Darby, bass and accompanist,
are his Lieutenants. They sing
three originals by Phil Gilman and
Foster CARING titled Hold Your
Horses. "Lope-Along Road" and
westward Ho!" Others in the
cast are Britt Wood, Harvey Ste
phens. j. Farrell Macdonald,
and Julie Carter.
Chapter six of Red Ryder, a
cartoon and News reel make up
the Royal Varieties. 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
OFFERED POST

CHARLOTTE, Sept. 12.-R-Dr.
Elmer H.. Granger, principal Of
Central High school here, said to.
day he had been offered an asso.
ciate professorship of education al
Louisiana State university. DR..
Granger said he had asked the
university for more information
about the offer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13

Presbyterian church and former
president of the local club, as lieu
tenant-governor of the seventh di-
vision at the annual meeting in
Winston-Salem next month. ]
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
Mcclure IS PROPOSED
FOR KIWANIS POSITION

NEW BERN, Sept. 12.-REThe
Neu Bern Kiwanis club has voted
- cock the election of the Rev. R.
r Mcclure, pastor of the First
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-13
Milsaps' Nomination
As Postmaster Approved

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-R-
The senate confirmed today the
nomination of Hayden R. Millsaps
as postmaster at Stony Point, N. c.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
PX<uE KILLER SpEAkS
EXT 11k ~ RIcHAR41AoueHToN
kDA WRITTEN FOR AN mAaDM GaLr S AoaAH4 -
We'll get inside"

| Well get inslde.'
He swung the boat inshore
hundred yards downstream. Ina
outfit sells potatoes" he told me
"Know anything about p~otatoes?'
l shook my head.
Good. Just keep quiet. I'll bt
the potato buyer" He jumpec
ashore and tied the boat. l tol
lowed him up the bank and bacR
along the road to the warehouse
A not-too-bright appearing young
man in dirty overalls was mend
ing sacks on the warehouse plat
form. He looked up without mucr
interest.
''Is this the Dream Bros. ware
house," Belzer asked, and on re-
ceiving a nod, added, I'VE under
stand you've got some pretty nice
spuds here"
Guess So" said the young man.
BOSS is away. You Wanta look
at emp"
That's the general idea"
The young man stretched his
legs and got up. Amt so much
here now. Business been bad He
unlocked the door and preceded us
inside.
1t was the place, all right. I rec
ognized it by the odors, even be-
fore l identified the windows. ]
gave Belzer a nod when he threw
me an inquiring glance.
mot very much on hand" Bel
ger agreed with our guide. ANY
thing down stairs?"
Nav. Amt been anything dowr
there for years. We quit usln
boats. Trucks are cheaper
You mean there's no way to ge'
to the lower floor except by the
boat l%anding?"
That's right. But there amt n<
boat landing. It washed away il
the big flood six years ago."
The reporter was feeling SOM
of the potatoes in open sacks. I'm
afraid these aren't quite what
want" he said. Maybe we a d.
some business, though. I've go
some friends who r talking abou
starting a boat club. Think w
could rent the lower floor of thi
Warehouses;
Don't see why not. Boss neve.
uses it. But it's awful dirty"
Mind if I take a look?" Belize.
asked, pausing at the head of tn
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22

stairs. while you show my friend
some of your onions?"
500 ahead" said the young
man. He turned to me. what kind
of onions?"
..Whv-oh-some kind for cook.
ing.
1t was a very uncomfortable ten
minutes for me before BelZer re.
turned from downstairs. l learned
considerable about onions from
this young man, whose mentality
seemed to have underestimated
Belzer was frowning w h e n he
climbed back up the stairs
You're right, it's dirty. And nc
plumbing down there. I was ex
pecting too much. When will yov
have more potatoes on hand?"
Were expecting more early
next week"
Good. I'll be back" He grasped
my arm and guided me toward
the door.
III load your sack of onions for
you" the young man offered.
Belzer gave me a queer look.
but after the young man carried
the sack down to our boat the re
porter paid the bill. Another item
for the expense account, 1 sup
pose" he mumbled as he crankec
the engine.
What did you learn"
PLENTY I've found the head
quarters of the gang involved with
the Rio Vista club. I've been lool
ing for it for a long time"
(To Be Continued) ..
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
ASKS FULL SPEED

LONDON, May 21-lP- Lord
Beaverbrook, newly appointed min.
lister of aircraft production, appeal.
ed today to all employees of airplane
factories to work full speed through.
out the next two week-ends. "They
are asked to work by night and by
day full overtime for the present, -
his appeal said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
ELECTED

MINERAL WELLS, Tex, May q
-LP-A. w. Huckle, publisher OF
the Herald, Rock Hill, S. c., today
vas elected president of the South.
ern Newspaper Publishers associa.
ton for 1871 at the 3Sth annual con,
vention here. Huckle has been head
of the small-city paper group of the
S.N.P.A., for several years. AdolpE
Shelby Ochs, Chattanooga, 1910
president, became chairman of the
board.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
What It's All About

GPAEsE TWO HAVE PUT
J.R. Mckee ~ A HOLE
(THo NE DOESN'T KNOW IT
yET). THEY'VE INDUCED
HIM TO INVEST IN THEIR
IMPORTING FIRM, WHICH
IS NOTHING 6UTA -
RING
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-11
Emperor Hirohito
Reviews Crack Units
OF japanese Navy
More Than 100 Wurships
And ESQ Aircraft in
Parade for Ruler

~ the Associated Press.
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. IL
The finest units of Japan's powerful
navy were paraded before Emperor
Hirohito off Yokohama today in
review celebrating the 2,6O0th an
niversary of the Japanese Empires
founding.
CA broadcast by Domei, au-
>thoritative Japanese news agency,
heard in New York, said great
importance must be attached to
this naval demonstration at the
present moment, as the Navy
Minister recently pointed out"
The reference apparently was to
strained relations with the United
StatesD
More than 100 warships, including
several battleships, and $50 planes
took part in the display of naval
power off Japan's chief Pacific Ocean
port.
The Emperor, accompanied by Ad-
miral of the Fleet Prince HirOyaSu
Fushimi, chief of the naval general
staff: Admiral KoShiro OTTAWA, Navy
Minister, and several members of
the imperial family. reviewed the
fleet from the imperial flagship, the
Hiyei
The review was a feature of the
year-long program by which the
Japanese have been celebrating what
they consider the rounding out of 26
centuries of the Japanese Empires
history. The orthodox Japanese &C
count is that Jimmu, descendant of
the Sun Goddess, established the
DYNASTY in $50 B. G..