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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Board and Room Girls
BY VIDA HURST

And Bill Who had known her all
his life. thoroughly enjoyed him
self.
They had dinner ~ one Of the
popular night clubs then moved on
10 another for the second floor
show Both were places Faith
had been with Lee haunted with
delightful memories. but she did
not let this spoil Bills evening.
With deliberate effort she kept
her mind on what her companion
vas saying refusing to permit her
thoughts 10 wander 70 the table
IN the corner where she had sat
with the other man.
They were on their way out
when she saw Lee on the oppo-
site side OF the dimlv lighted
room. He was with a couple Of
men and he vas not looking at
her so she had no way Of know
ing whether or not he had seen
her.
She would have liked TO intro
duce Bill and explain what they
were doing but she could not in
terrupt his conversation with the
visiting firemen"
The sight OF him so tall and
good looking gave her a thrill Of
pride Seeing him at a distance
made her realize it even more
than when he was beside her. She
wanted TO leave Bill and run to
that other table. crying. Here I
am, darling" Wouldn't he be sur
prised?
Bill suggested that they go
some place else and Faith agreed.
but she was tired and so homesick
for Lee that it frightened her.
After all it was only "a hours
since he had kissed her and told
her that he loved her. Tomorrow
he would call her and their beauti-
full romance would continue.
Why did she have such sink
ing feeling in her heart? 1t must
Continued on Page S, Column 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Overtime in Effect
After 40 Hours
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON - Wage hour
Administrator Philip r. Fleming.
said Monday that the obligation to
paw time-and-one- half for all work
in excess OF 40 hours week is
not voided by union contracts
which provide for longer hours.
He said the division has re-
ceived inquiries from union MEM
bers. business agents and employ
ers since the 40-hour maximum
work-week became effective Oct.
"a concerning the status Of
union contracts calling for a
longer work week without the pay
ment OF overtime"
a clause providing for a work
week of more than 40 hours with
out the payment of overtime .
will have no effect. although the
rest Of the contract may stand. ="
he said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Stop Work Meeting
Called by Union

Officials of local 20. Inter
national Woodworkers OF Amer
lea. representing employees OF the
st. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co.
plant. have called three-hour
stop work" meeting for Tuesday
afternoon to give all workers OPP
portunity to hear a report from
their negotiating committee.
The special meeting will last
from 2 p. m. to 5, and will be
held in the CLIO hall at lib So.
18th st Members working on
the night shift will report To the
union hall at O'Clock. and will
return TO their Jobs at 3. Those
on the day shift will report to
the hall from their jobs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Comfort Aid
To Charm

No woman Is her most interest
ing. most charming and best-look-
ing self unless she feels completely
comfortable in whatever she Is
wearing.
Nothing detracts from poise
more than the feeling that her
dress Is too short or it's skirt too
tight. Wearing shoes which make
her feet ache or a girdle that rolls
over or slides up will make her a
little less sure of herself, a little
less personable.
New shoes should be worn q
couple of times at home before
you start to a party in them. It's
a good idea to break in" a new
dress in similar fashion, giving
yourself chance to get used to
its new lines.
Remember that really smart
women never wear clothes that
are tight across the shoulders or
extremely snug through the hip
line. Good dresses always are
cut with easy fullness
LEG SHAPE SHOULD
DECIDE SKIRT LENGTH
There is the right skirt length
for every figure, of course. Let
the shape of your own legs decide
how long or how short your own
clothes should be. II you own a
dress which prompts you to ask
your husband and three or four
good friends whether or not they
think IL il too short. 1t Is. Let
IL down an inch or no.
II you have to look closely at
a blouse to see whether II 10 clean
enough to wear again, IL isn't.
Don't start out in anything about
which you are slightly doubtful.
You'll find yourself lacking In
self-confidence whenever you do.
Don't buy a hat that you cannot
put on and forget Shock others
with your hat. II you like. but
make SURF that it doesn't shock
you.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Compliments Lacking for Girl Who Shrugs Her Shoulders Fashio
GOOD TASTE
TODAY
Rv EMILY Posi-

One vno wants n send n
friend in Peru a present that shall
be "typioally North American"
says that neither she nor any Of
her friends can think Of anything
strictly American except Indian
beadwork. which IS exactly what
the friend in Peru has sent her.
To this I can easily suggest that
the first antique shop she comes
10 will have in il scores Of objects.
beginning with spinning wheels.
patchwork quilts, candlesticks. and
ending with door knockers. and
endless objects in copper, pewter.
silver, china and glass, all equally
American. Personally I should like
any piece Of Stegel or any New
England glass of Waterford de
sign. or q piece of Sandwich glass
with George Washington or an
eagle on ii or why not set
ting hen egg dish
Engraving Has Its Favorites
Dear Mrs. Post. Kindly advise
us whether Old English is no long
er used for wedding invitations
haven't seen an invitation for
some years engraved with this type
of lettering, and friend tells me
the reason is that 1t is no longer
in good usage. l can hardly be-
lieve that Old English would ever
be improper.
Answer: Old English is always
in good taste. I don't know why
1t is so seldom chosen for we'd
ing announcements. unless it Is
that it is so often used for eccles-
iastical purposes and in memoriam
notices.
Hotel Hostess
Dear Mrs Post: l am a hostess
in hotel for women, and included
among my duties comes introduc-
ing the guests. How to go about
introducing them when l show
newcomers to their permanent
places in the dining room is the
chief stumbling block. Please tell
me how to make such introduc-
tions-whose name to say first,
and whether every one at table
should be introduced if the table
is large.
Answer: Never introduce people
to each other without their per-
mission. The tactful hostess in a
hotel always asks a new guest first
II she would like to meet people.
When stranger is waiting to en-
ter the dining room. ii is best TO
ask would you like to sit with
other people, or shall l put you
at a little table alone ," II she
wants to sit with others, seat her,
and then you introduce those on
either side of her. and they, If
necessary, introduce others at the
table. or perhaps they talk with
out introductions. The names of
those at table are said first, in
order to attract their attention to
the newcomer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

wants 10 get married right away
but have told him we should wait
a few months. don't believe In
long engagements and yet ] do
think two weeks is too short a
time. What Is your opinion
FLORENCE.
Dear Florence: A recently
completed survey Of 1000 re-
GENTLY married couples revealed
one year NJ the ideal" engage
ment time. Engagements that
are too long tend 10 dissipate
mutual interest: those that are
too brief do not give the couple
= long enough time In which to
know each other.
Most couples are married
somewhere between ten and
fourteen months after they have
become engaged.
Dear Miss Grey: Can you tell
me how may attain for an unruly
head of hair. that sleek. we'll
groomed appearance that IL so
desirable. I get a wave one day
and two or three days later my
hair looks as II II had never been
touched.
To me. whose hair Is positively n
sight most OF the time, a smart
coiffure Is more desirable than n
new dress. Please help me. DOT.
Dear Dot: Follow three sim
pie rules and YOU should zee a
marked Improvement In the APP
pearance of your hair. First.
wear hair net mt night. or
pin your locks In place and
fasten them with n ribbon.
Brush your hair daily and be-
fore going TO the hairdresSer to
have u shampooed. give u
vigorous Is minutes of brushing.
This will help 10 improve the
circulation In the scalp and will
also exercise the roots of your
hair.
The third rule IL to 70 To the
beauty parlor = day before yonr
hair reaches that impossible
state instead Of the day after.
Follow these thru simple
rules and notice the difference
they make.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
REVISE CLAIM

A revised claim OF Commence
ment Lodge No. :. Knights of
Pythias. against the city was filed
with the council Monday. The
lodge owns q building on Broad
way where a flood OF internal
drain spouts resulted when, dur
ing the repaving project. the out
let was plugged. The lodge de-
mands S62445 damage. 10 the
building and its contents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

OLYMPIA Earl Warnica. Re
publican member of the House Of
Representatives last session. won
a place in the 1871 legislature
when counting OF absentee votes
of Thurston county gave him a
260-vote lead over Dan Adair.
Democrat. Thurston county's
other representative will be Ralph
L. J. Armstrong, Democrat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

4 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper
Mix ingredients together. lightly
but thoroughly. II moisture is
needed, add a little hot water.
Prune and Apple Stuffing
For Chicken or Goose)
3 cups bread cubes
l cup cooked apples (pared,
diced and stewed)
cup cooked prunes
cup chopped nuts
cup melted fat
| teaspoon salt
= teaspoon pepper
Mix ingredients together, lightly
but thoroughly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
City Exempt From
Wage Hour Ruling

Complaints that the city is not
living up to the requirements of
the wages and hours act cannot
be maintained, Corporation Coun-
sci Carothers advised the council
Monday. in view OF the fact that
the federal act specifically ex-
empts the U. S. and political sub
divisions from its effects.
Formal complaint had been
made recently by the Association
of Technical Engineers and Archi-
tects. Of which a number Of city
employees are members.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
F. D. Awaits Report
On u. S. Defenses

NEW YORK - Mayor Fiorello
II. La Guardia goes to Washing
ton this week TO report to Presi-
dent Roosevelt on the United
States Canadian Pacific coast de-
lenses,
La Guardia. chairman Of United
States Canadian defense commits
sion. returned here Sunday after
an inspection tour OF the west
coast defenses. and told reporters
they were very good" He would
not elaborate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Believes That Too Much Stress
Is Being Placed on Clothes
Young Woman Who Refuses 10 Sueeumb 70 Style Like,
To Miss Much Enjoyment 70 Which She Is Entitled
BY CYNTHIA GREY

All young like to think that their girls different
but they must be different in intriguing Of the
word Eceentricities and pecuarities just don't go
And this brings to the story of Bobbie whose letter
appears below She's different yes but all intriguing
She unusual in that she has decided not TO become slave
to fashion We don't believe in Slaves" either but do
believe in fashion and feel with much confidence that most
ested in their girls friends appearance they would like
to believe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Arrest Younu
Army Officer
Book Man Second
Time in 2 Months

For second time in two
months 2s-year-old Fort Lewis
lieutenant was booked at the
county jail Sunday after arrest by
state patrol officers
The young officer. 1t. Gail Mar
win Dyer. was booked this time for
Investigation" after State Patrol
man Olson arrested him In his car
near Dekoven.
1t. DYER was the subject of
recent month and a half
controversy between the state
patrol and army authorities
after his arrest Sept. % ON
charge of drunken driving.
The charge was filed that time
after the officers car swerved
across four lanes of the Pacific
highway south Of the city and ran
into car parked out on the
gravel. 1t. Dyer was released TO
army authorities then as he was
Sunday morning after his second
arrest
After State Patrolman Neil
hiney. who made the first arrest.
filed the drunken driving charge
and refused to drop it. army
authorities appealed 10 the patrols
state office in Olympia
Nov. 2. on an order from
Olympia. the drunken driving
charge was reduced to "negli-
gent driving" and 1t. Dyer
was fined S25 In Justice lay
tons court.
In the first case Young
woman. Miss Pat Lewis. of Olym-
pia, was injured when the car in
which she was sitting was struck
by Dyer's car.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Youth Decopitoted
PORTLAND -

PORTLAND - Eldwood Gregg,
Is. Portland. was decapitated Sun
day when an automobile in which
he was riding with his head
thrust out the window sideswiped
concrete guard rail on the CO.
lumbia river highway near Crown
Point. He was returning home
from q dance with a group Of
other youths.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
CHAPTER TEN


This is Bill. the voice over the
telephone said.
Expecting II to be Lee. Faith
vas conscious OF such disappoint-
ment that she made her answer
even more cordial than usual 10
conceal il.
Sis told me 10 be sure and call
you" he continued. She said you
might not be too busy to 90 dane
ing with me-
"Of course I'm not too busy"
Faith assured him Bill was the
twin brother Of her best friend at
home and knowing how shy he
was Faith knew that Jean would
be depending on her to show him
the city Her thoughts raced rapid
" wondering how she could do
this as she asked, How long will
you be here ,"
Just a couple Of days" he re-
pfe can would have written
y decided to come rather
sudue
Would YOU like to go tonight >"
Faith inquired, thinking, 7 can't
see Lee anyway"
His eager assent made her
smile.
Z sure would. I'll call for you
at seven o'clock then. Faith. And
We will go wherever you suggest q"
Faith returned to her room feel
ing relieved that she would not
have to spend the evening alone.
Reaction from the night before
had made her apprehensive.
I would be fun to show Bill
some of the places Lee had taken
her: TO exhibit her new clothes 10
say nothing of her lately acquired
sophistication; to go TO bed too
tired to think and waken knowing
that before the day was over she
would be seeing Lee again.
Dressing
She was dressing when the girls
came home.
Sybil said. What? Again? You
certainly do get around"
"One OF the boys from home is
here" Faith explained. Jean
brother. You remember him,
Daphne He's nice kid but shy
where girls are concerned. Jean
asked me to go dancing with him"
I'm glad it's you instead of
me" Daphne said dropping upon
the bed. Personally I'm too tired
to go out with the most exciting
man in the world. Certainly not
with Bill Harris"
Hes not very exciting" Faith
admitted. but he was so anxious
for me to show him around that ]
couldn't refuse"
He was waiting hat in hand as
she came down the stairs. Tall and
thin with freckles on his good ma
tured face, his blue eyes lighted
with appreciation of the new Faith
in her black dress and coat with
the broad-brimmed hat swooping
over one eye.
What have you been doing TO
yourself ?" he asked as they de
scended the steps to the waiting
taxi.
New Clothes
You must be referring to my
new clothes" Faith said amused.
Well. whatever it is. you look
grand" Bill said with honest ad-
miration.
Determined to make the evening
as pleasant as possible for him,
she threw herself into the role OF
guide with as much enthusiasm as
If he had been some one else.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
AWARD FENCE CONTRACT

The board OF contracts and
awards granted a contract Mon
dav to Western Ornamental Iron
Works. Tacoma. for furnishing
I.14o lineal feet OF iron fence for
the citys tideflsts subststion. The
cost will Be s1.os2 for California
made fencing, TO Dc delivered in 10
or l. days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Wenaichee Voting

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. vot-
ers went to the polls again today
this time in the city primary TO
nominate two candidates for
mayor. The candidates include Tom
Haskell. incumbent: Ralph Run
ming. Jack Rogers and Sam Sum
ner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
Best Winter Colors
Are Listed

The best-selling winter colors
are bright red. Jade green, royal
blue. beige and gray; but spring
will usher in the pastel tones. A
fsvorite with the college set -
honey beige.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

Dear Miss Grey. I think en-
tirely too much stress is being
made these days on clothes and
fashions. Today YOU must wear
your hair with a pompadour. yes
terday II was a roll on top OF the
head and before that 1t was the
"feather-edge shingle" or puff
over the ears. As for me. ! al
ways wear my hair the same. and
consequently never have to visit
beauty parlor. II is long and
straight and ! do u up and IL Is
always natural looking. use very
little make up and hate enamel
nail polish.
wear simple. tailored things
that last me several seasons be-
cause they don't become dated.
Ny shoes are sensible and there
fore comfortable. Have you ever
noticed the number of girls who
fairly limp when they wear high
heeled shoes on the street,
Say what you will, am com
pletely sold on my style OF dress.
] may not receive the compliments
my friends get but at least ! do
not succumb to every fad and
craze that sweeps the country.
BoBBIE l..
Dear Robbie l.: ! quite
frankly feel sorry for you. You
are missing all the pretty COM
plimcnts 70 which = young girl
h entitled. II loads Of fun TO
try . new hair-do. play around
with . new color Of polish or
admire yourself In . soft, filmy
party dress.
am wondering what your
friends think Of your appear
ance. The average man. for In
stance. may assert that he never
notices what the girls are wear
ing hut he Immediately becomes
critical 10 the last degree II his
girl comes out with an absurd
hat or q pair Of shoes with
heels ne deems to he ridiculous
~ high.
OF course. you don't realize
what Won arr missing because
Won have never enjoyed pretty
clothes or any of the other little
pleasures the feminine mind
finds - delightful. You no
doubt would feel extremely out
Of place ut first with . new
coiffure or . tricky little frock,
hut try II anyway. You'll he
glad some day, ! know.
You may dress divinely. wear
your hair becomingly and have
your hands groomed In the best
of taste and atill not become u
''alavc 10 fashion," ~ you put II.
There n all the difference In
world between dressing correct
~ and dressing faddishly.
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you kind
" tell me what you consider the
ideal" engagement time. BY that
! mean how long do you think a
young couple should be engaged
before getting married. My fiance
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
FOR CHLORINE SUPPLY

First reading was given by the
council Monday TO an ordinance
authorizing purchase Of the 1871
annual supply Of chlorine gas for
watsr publication
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

page:
/. Three.
2. vichy.
}. No.
4. Margaret Halsey.
8. Billion.
8. Swimming pool.
Z. Franklin d. Roosevelt in 1896.
9. Professional football.
.. Injuries from an sirplans
crash.
10. Scotland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19
TEST ANSWERS

Below are the answers to test
questions printed on the editorial
page.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-19

Dear Miss Grey: VIII you kind
" tell me what you consider the
ideal" engagement time. BY that
! mean how long do you think a
young couple should be engaged
before getting married. My fiance
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-03-21
Cast Chosen For
what A Life"

Nineteen seniors make up the
cast for ''What A Life" their class
play to be presented Friday, May
8, In the high school auditorium.
helen Peterson of the English de-
partment is directing the produc-
tion.
Picturing a typical school day
in the principals office of any
school In the country, what A
Life" ran on Broadway for mere
than year and with Jackie Coo
gan in the leading role, was sue
cesSful on the road.
The cast includes Paul Kohler,
Mary Jean Rogers, Bill Tiffany,
Marge Bolland, Dolores Neale,
Tudlne Johnson, Warren Jorgen-
son, Margaret Jaehning, Jean
Lauterbach, John Bovee, Paul
Byram, Myrtle Gaffney, Junior
Armitage, Mary Keefe, Robert
Bunge, John Lair, Ruth Roswell,
jeanette Hicks and Lucille Tet-
rick.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-03-21
Mrs. Fraser's School Past
Pioneer Stage, Successful

Mrs. Louise FraSer'S Home
Study School, in Minneapolis is
past the pioneering stage and has
developed into worthwhile pro-
ject for Mrs. Fraser, her pupils
and their parents, the former
Redwood Falls woman wrote a
friend here this week.
|. She established the school in
her home in 1885, working out an
idea of her own on educating
children not fitted for public
school attendance.
From a class of two or three,
the school has outgrown its orig
inal quarters and is now register
ed and working with the state
board of education and the well
fare department of the University
of Minnesota.
A private day school for chill
dren who do not fit into the re-
gular school curriculum, it is
located at II East Elmwood place
in one of the finest residential
districts of Minneapolis. The
house has large sunny rooms
where instruction is given by
tutorial method and a portion of
the yard is enclosed for supervis-
ed play.
Besides regular school work,
there is special instruction in
speech, rhythm and manual
work. Educational trips are
scheduled to symphonies, ibrar-
les, art galleries and similar
points of interest.