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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-22
MisSsNina E. Coleman
Will Marry 1t. Jones.

Mrs. Sebron S. Coleman an
nounces the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Nina Elizabeth Cole
man, to 1t. Edward M. Jones of
Falls Church, Va. Miss Coleman is
the daughter of the late Col. and
Mrs. Sebror S. Coleman of Merid-
ian, Miss.
She is a graduate of st. Aloysius
Academy of Meridian and for the
past several years has made her
home in Washington.
1t. Jones is the son of MIR. and
Mrs. Edward L. Jones of Falls
Church. Mr.. Jones was graduated
from Belmont College, N. c., and
later attended the University of
Louvain, Belgium. He is connected
with The Federal Works Agency,
Works Projects Administration.
The date for the wedding will be
announced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-22
Engagements
Of Interest
In Capital
Miss Burchell
BetrOthed to
Mr.. r. G.. Shaw

Mrs. N. Landon Burchell an
nounces the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Charlotte Burchell,
to Mr. Ross Campbell Shaw. Miss
Burchell was graduated from
Potomac School and Mount Vernon
Seminary. She is a meber of the
Junior League of Washington.
Mr.. Shaw is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Shaw of Glad Acres,
Chester Springs, Pa. He was gradu-
ated from Episcopal Academy in
Philadelphia, and is studying
chemical engineering at Princeton
University.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Evening star., 1940-10-14

stops the dog. He can 60 no far
ther than his allotted space. About
the only walking function which
this new contraption can't handle
is the business Of pulling Pups in.
And we suspect that nothing short
of an outboard motor is capable of
accomplishing that feat. This new
lead should last forever and is very
comfortable in the hand. An alumni
mum casing protects the mechan-
ism. We wouldn't suggest allowing
the pup to carry such a contrap-
ton around in his mouth, though.
He might dent it or damage his
teeth.
Modernization No. 2 is a lead
which stretches several feet. Al
though the conclusion is foregone
that the more lead pup has the
more he needs, that additional
stretch does make walking more
comfortable. Without exact meas
urement the stretching distance
seems 70 be about one-third the
length of TIE lad proper. There
Evening star., 1940-10-14
Suggestions
For Older
Woman
Figure Control and
Smart Clothes
Important
BY PATRICIA LINDSAY.

OF course there are many very
| young looking women in the age
group of 40 to 60, but there are
some who look from 10 to 20 years
older than they need 20. This Is the
consensus of several outstanding de-
| signers to whom I talked.
| They lament that women begin to
let themselves feel middle aged once
they pass the 40th birthday ami
versaly. When they shop they look
/ for something conservative, to wear
we'll for long time. They become
! Indifferent about their appearance
lecausC of the resigned-to-age feel
| ing and ATTEMPT to cover this in
/ difference with drab clothes and
horribly applied cosmetics.
One designer urged me to tell
my readers of 40-plus that even eX-
treme styles can be adapted to the
SO or 40 size figure if the woman
will keep nicely proportioned. free
of the telltale dowager's stoop and
the all too prevalent broad hipline
/ For the woman of the 40 to SO
/ odP AiNIN SOlllC OdSlN SdSSNo
| tions which are invaluable when
one starts out on shopping tour
and q body reconditioning program
l. Timber your body through SIM
pie calisthenics so good posture may
be attained. Don't walk like a
kangaroo-throw back your neck
and shoulders. pull your abdomen
in and up which automatically tucks
in your buttocks and provides a
more pleasing hipline.
2. Don't diet to skinny" proper
tions. A nicely proportioned woman
of normal weight is far more at
tractive and woman past 40 truly
requires normal or near normal
weight to be alert and healthy
! 3. Don't be too conservative in
dress. Wear your most becoming
colors. Point up your simple but
beautifully cut daytime dresses with
costume jewelry. real jewels, dainty
feminine touches or decorative short
scarves.
4. Learn to walk with ease and
grace. Too many women Jerk" as
they walk or dance. This comes
after good posture is an unconscious
habit
S. Keep your hair dressed fashion,
ably and wear hats that are jaunty
instead of dull. Wear wells, flowers,
feathers and other ornaments just
as the young women do, but select
hats which are not meant for debs.
6. Take a conscious pride in the
texture of your skin and the beauty
of your hands. Even if it costs you
money to be instructed. learn how to
use cosmetics to alluring advantage
Do not be shy about this as cos
metics play an important role in all
women's lives today.
Z. BY being observing acquire an
understanding of how to wear
clothes to advantage. If this is
learned, even a limited wardrobe
will keep you ranked among the
most attractive and fashionable!
Evening star., 1940-10-14
Nj a rs
of the
Moment

Sometimes it is very difficult TO
adjust oneself to very low slung
modern furniture I have watched
men who sink down into one of
those chairs that seems to be but a
few inches from the floor, and then
stretch their necks to uncomfortable
lengths in order to be able to see
over their knees. And I have seen
girls trying to lounge easily on a
low, long modern couch who look
more as though they were suffering
from a spinal weakness than as
though they were lounging easily.
There's an art to it. We have
probably had too rigorous a training
in adjusting to straight-backed Vic
torian furniture, and schoolroom
chairs. That makes it difficult for
us to sit at ease without being self
conscious about it. So when we get
into good comfortable piece of
furniture that would allow us to
sprawl, we don't know what to do
with ourselves.
l think the only way to manage
modern furniture is to approach it
with abandon. Settle yourself in it
in the most comfortable possible
position, and forget what mother
taught you about crossing your
ankles.
And then just pray that some one
will come around with a derrick to
hoist you out when you're ready
to go. JEAN.
Evening star., 1940-10-14
Shop Around
In Choosing
Husband
Couples Who Keep
Steady Company
Often Unhappy
BY DOROTHY DIX.

When young girls begin to ster
out in the social world they are faceo
with the one-boy or the many-boy
proposition Shall they devote al
Of their time and attention and
lavish all their charms upon one
boy. or shall they spread their
glamour over the multitude? This
may seem simple problem and
that it does not matter whether
Mary goes exclusively with Tom. o:
plays around with Tom, Dick and
Harry, but, in reality, the girl Is
called upon to make one Of the
most momentous decisions OF her
whole life. On the way she answer,
1t determines. to a large extent
whether she will be an old maid, OF
happily or disgruntledly married. O1
course, there are two schools Of
thought on the subject. The one thai
might be called the one bird -in-the.
hand is worth two in the bush
theory holds that if a girl has an
nexed a reasonably steady date she
should concentrate on him and moi
run the risk of losing him by scat.
tering her shot. No doubt this con-
tention has its merits and is gooc
advice to those girls to whom nature
denied a come-hither look In the
eyes.
But if it ever leads to the altar
at all it generally results in one OF
those marriages that are made by
habit and not by romance, and that
are deadly dull because both the
husband and the wife lost their
taste for each other before they were
ever married.
Unfortunately we haven't any
statistics on the subject, but I an
convinced that a very large per-
centage of the husbands and wive.
who take to philandering and gel
divorces because they no longer love
their mates were the steady-com.
pany keepers who were already ou'
of love before they married.
Then, in picking out a life com.
panion it is obvious that a girl
should have as wide knowledge a!
possible OF the goods in which she
is going to invest her all, and al
least be able to compare it with
other brands, but she cannot dc
this if her association has been con-
fined exclusively to one boy.
For girl not to look prospective
husbands over before she takes hel
pick is sillier than for her to buy
the first hat she sees in milliner's
shop. Maybe it is the right thing
and maybe it isn't, but she ought te
find out beforehand.
Evening star., 1940-10-14

Here's the newest. smartest ver-
sion of your beloved 'front.' button
classic. And it somehow echoes the
spirit we all feel or try to feel right
now. It's businesslike and practical;
it's gallant and original It's the
type of dress to make you feel ready
and courageous. Notice the smart
closing that lifts design No. l261-B
out of the ordinary and makes it
dress in a thousand. The bodice is
double breasted, with buttons that
converge at the Waistline and march
singly down the skirt. Gathers be-
meath the shoulder yoke give be-
coming fullness. and seven short
darts are used to square out the
shoulders.
Make this yoursef-it's an easy
diagram design-of soft wool in
black or a winter pastel like soft
blue, violet or leaf green, and
wear a huge. brilliant pin blazing
upon the notched collar
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1261-B
Evening star., 1940-10-14

have been times when a distance
of 3 feet for the dog could have
meant the possibility of the boss
retaining her place in the approach
to the box-ofice window!
The third innovation can be
picked up in any 10-cent store. It's
a heavy door spring, the type which
draws the door to after some one
enters or leaves. Back of its sug-
gested use is the idea that dogs
aren't comfortable if brought to a
sudden stop when travelling at full
speed. So the spring is attached
firmly to whatever means the FAM
lily uses for tying Pups outside.
The best method is a wire strung
between two posts. Then loop the
spring" end firmly over the wire,
close the encircling piece with a
pair of pliers and tether the lead
Evening star., 1940-10-14

BUFFET LUNCHEON.
Onion Soup, With Grated Cheese
and Toast in Little Pots
Beetsteak and Kidney Pie
Green Salad
Toasted English Mullins, Buttered
Branded Peaches Sponge Cakes
Coffee.
OR
Curried Shrimp and Rice in Casserole
Chutney
Ground Peanuts Bombay Duck
Cucumber and Tomato Sandwiches
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Hot Individual Mince Pies
C06ee.
Supper after the game usually
assumes the proportions of a glori-
ned cocktail party. as no one dresses
formally. and every one is a bit
weary after the thrills of the after
noon. This is no time to make the
guests work for their supper-so
the best thing is to have everything
carefully planned before you leave
for the game and arrange it so that
there will be little actual work to do
upon your return. Remember
every one has probably been con-
Stunning hot dogs and coffee all aft
ernoon-so don't include them in
your menu. Switch to hot chocolate
or mulled cider for your beverage
and let the dogs stay out in the cold
this time. Well suggest two menus
that are easily prepared in advance,
and need only final heating to be
ready for the hungry fans.
BUFFET SUPPER
Black Bean Soup (Cdnned)
With Lemon and HardCooked Egg
Toasted Triscuits OliUeS
Casserole OF Kidneys. Chicken Liter,
and Rice lprepdre early and reheatJ
Salad OF Cooked Mired Vegetables
Creme Brule
Coconut Layer Cake
Hot Chocolate
OR
Clam Cho,Uder (Canned)
Pilot Biscuit Celery
Scrambled Eggs With Mushrooms
W1UeS
Tomatoes Stuffed With Diced
Avocado Pear Salad
Individual Pumpkin Pies, Cheese
Mulled Cider
If you intend to picnic. don't over
look the wonderful casseroles that
will keep food hot until you come
home again-especially if wrapped
in newspaper. On cold days the hot
dish vii, be more than welcome and
much pleasanter than the usual
round of sloppy" salad or dry sand
wiches. Any favorite casserole mix
ture may be used-such as the
chicken livers. kidneys and rice va
riety mentioned above-or you can
take whole fried chickens, etc, in
the casserole. providing you heat it
thoroughly before putting the cooked
food into 1t.
Curries, too. are good for open-air
meals in cold weather. but be sure
that every one likes them, or take
along a possible substitute. If you
have plenty Of time it is fun to use
one of the new little portable char
coal grills and cook your steaks or
chops at the picnic-but that re-
quires a good deal more time out
than most of us can afford.
Evening star., 1940-10-14

is designed for sizes "a, 36, SO, 40, ~,
A, 46 and 48. Size 36 requires, with
short sleeves, 3Is yards of 54-inch
material without nap; long sleeves,
3l3 yards.
It's ready! Barbara Bells new
fashion book, with almost 100 spark
ling new designs for afternoon day.
time and winter sports! Lovely
things for you and the children, all
smarter than smart, exclusively de-
signed for you! Send IS cents for
it today! Spend less and still have
all the clothes you want.
Evening star., 1940-10-14
Game Parties Call for Simple Substantial Food
.Thoughtless
Attitude of
AFriend
Constant Mention
OF Ones Illness
Is UnWelcOme
By EMILY POST.

II don't lie down all the time, nor
am I all day in bed!" You might
say exactly this to your friend as
you have said it to me.
My readers situation was this:
"A friend of mine always begins
her telephone conversation, after
saying Hello" with did get you
up?" I think she seems to suggest
that I am always lying down. Per-
haps I am oversensitive about this,
because up until few years ago
1 did spend great deal OF my time
being i'll. But what could I say TO
end this question of hers? 1t does,
needless to say, become monot-
onous."
Dear Mrs. Post: Unfortunately my
family is estranged from all our
relatives. Do you consider that 1t
would be better not to have a we'd
ding reception for my sister rather
than have the groom's relatives
present!
Answer: This question, it seems
to me, is one to be decided by your
sisters feelings. If all her immedi-
ate family are to be present, the
absence OF distant relatives may
make no difference at all AS
already said, the bride is the one to
decide.
Dear Mrs. Post: Do you advise
taking a present to Sweet Sixteen
party being given by one Of my
friends in a hotel?
Answer: Since 1t Is obviously .
birthday party. taking a present
would be proper, of course-but not
an exaction, as at a shower, for
Z, example
Evening star., 1940-10-14
|Snappy Autumnal Air Puts
Sharp Edge on Appetite
OF Every Football Fan
Several Menus Are Suggested
That Are Easily Prepared
And as Quickly Served
BY BETSY CASWELL,
Wnnaan,s Edifor

The football always to bring rush in informal
afterwards robust pcn be consumed somewhere
parties peppest
something stimulating foliage
appetite rs nothing else
assemble
the gang about quick will
that will forty them chilly
and the quickly that
thing
adered that breakng
late and not mnchng until after particularly this
he
luncheon suggest following
Evening star., 1940-10-14
Muslin Bed COVERINGS

Washable covers for box spring,
mattress and pillows prolong the life
of the permanent covers. Since the
new ones are made to slip on and
of easily for frequent soap and
water washing, the meticulous house.
wife will always have enough fresh
ones ready to insure dainty beds
for all the family,
Evening star., 1940-10-14

women and certainly it's new and
smart. So, we'd advocate your look
ing into the pompadour situation
right now. Remember that it is no
one set hair style, but trend that
can be modified and altered TO suit
your particular type of beauty-as
we'll as your individual ideas on the
subject
Evening star., 1940-10-14

Tying up bundles and reaching for hot chores busy
home constantly doll
string holder would be for her in her hurried life how
had
holders shown You half
Christmas list gifts
with the aid of patterns?
The pattern full information instructions
Tork Editor of The Evening STAR
Evening star., 1940-10-14
Newest Leads Promote
Comfort
By MARY ALLEN HOOD.

Canine are having quite field day developing
short lead and occasionally both Suddenly manufacturers
bring behold
radical development demonstrated
which principle
Evening star., 1940-10-14
ATTENTION.!

II you wish = copy Of the
leafiet containing suggested
menus for school box luncheons,
send a stamped, self addressed
envelope with your request to
Betsy CaswelL in care Of The
Evening Star.
Evening star., 1940-10-14

and dog thereon. Pups has a shock
absorber!
P. S.-Use a piece of light elastic
for kitty's collar if no light COM
mercial collar can be found. Have
it stretchable enough to give plenty
Of room for reverse action In case
htty catches Il on 0 tree.
Evening star., 1940-10-14

ward to a distance of IL feet or
walk approximately at heel without
any slack. Yet q nip of the thumb
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Fiorenfino Smashes
Record 10 Capture
Megaw Stakes
OrioIe Averages 1873;
Harrison and Geib
Also Set Marks

The cream of Washingtons bowl
Ing crop took beating from q Balti.
morean last night when Tony Flor.
entino, with tournament record Of
1880, walked of with first prize Of
SIS in the fifth annual Red Megaw
Sweepstakes at the Queen Pin. His
sets were 7O6 and 674
Fiorentino's 10-game score topped
the previous record Of 1,348 rolled
last year by Washington's Joe Har-
rison. Starting the defense OF his
title, Harrison fired game of 185,
highest in the tournaments history,
but pulled up in third place with
1.3i1, behind Harry Hilliard, ace Of
Hyattsville bowlers, who shot 1872.
A third tournament record found
the junk heap when Ell Geib, Lucky
Strike star, fired a set of 729 and
went on to collect fourth money with
1905. His 729 also was an time
high for the Queen Pin, topping the
708 rolled last week by Jack White
Of Connecticut.
Oddly inconsistent was the Ma
tions duckpin king, Astor Clarke, who
smoothly amassed 702 sticks in his
first set, then plummeted to 554 for a
1885 total that placed him far down
IN the field of Al. The 702, however,
gained him consolation prize Of $40.
Markedly consistent Lou Jenkins
reeled off sets of $40 and CAT for a
1926 total and fifth place. Tied for
sixth were Tony Pietro, another
Oriole, and Ed Blakeney, who split
the last money, with 1921.
Hokie Smith, leading tournament
winner of the season, with four
major victories, finished far out Of
the main payoff but, like Clarke,
got back his entry fee and a little
more, with l72 game that won a
consolation ten-spot. Ditto Frank
Guethler, with 671 and B. Bond
(Baltimore), with 1862
The classy field was a tribute to
Walter Megaw, manager of the
Queen Pin and, over a long span
OF years one of Washington's great
est pinmen, for whom the event
was named. Scores:
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Regal, J. {. {. Quints
Must Fight 10 Save
Rec Loop Leads
Put on Spot in 40 Come
Schedule This Week;
Four Hold Titles

Although four first-half cham
pions Of the D. c. Recreation De-
partment's' 82-team basket ball
tournament already have been es-
tablished, postponed games threaten
the ambitions Of two quints now
leading their respective divisions.
Mt. Vernon In the Central Di-
vision, Bellman Fuel in Section
3 Of the Roosevelt Division, Ecking-
ton in Section l of the Langley
Division and the Penguins in the
Farm Credit Bureau Section of
the Hine Division are the champs
Big Games Ahead.
Regal Clothiers, however, must
beat the Northeast Merchants to
escape being tied by United Type
writer's in the Tech Division, while
j. c. G. must turn back Agricul-
ture or be deadlocked for top
honors by Atchison-K Keller.
Seven Seas Grill can tie Bellman
Heating for the Section 2 title
of the Roosevelt Division by win
ming its game tomorrow night.
The Eastern Division, undivided
into halves, finds Trinity M. E. cur
rently in first place, closely fol-
lowed by Boiling Field and Ma
tional Laundry.
In the Hecht Co. branch of the
Langley League, Arcade and Stock
boys are tied with three victories
each, while Document Is leading
the G. P. o. branch of the same
league.
Big Schdule This Week.
Forty games are scheduled this
week as follows:
Roosevelt We ply. RayisiGn H1.I ssetion oAElinston
a Heating ting vs.. Seven Seas Grin, $50; Sons
OF FER IPericiss rs; vs. Vanguard Club; $50.
ceisies consI,.s s. us;v,t Potomac vs.
EnEineers $50; LansburG VS.. Marion
Mskniey cr.d,t dRviI.onRsssl s@o co.hers
VS.. Northeast Merchants, 900.
e.H RADIO; s1''% $40: trinity Il. I. ress IS. Ms xs
Files IS. De Molay, 200 girls GYM:
Theta Delta Chi VS.. Bates A. c. ZOO
boys GYM; Civil Service VS.. D. c. Silents
500; Trojans vs.. Commodity Credit. 900,
Langley Division. Hecht Company Section
Aesds VS. ssockboSs ss ktsTsto1e so Clippers 500
.r Rooseyeh Division Section II1-North-
sin,h Sir rFsp: Pesbvtsr,s VS. Mt Rainier No 80
Clerks VS.. Wallace Mem5risl. 51sI go $40 He'ai'
Central Division. Section, u-Railroad
retirement Board VS.. Treasury. 7:3O: New
YORK Life Insurance VS.. Sigma Phi Epsilon,
$50: Cars Valet VS.. National Labor Re-
latlons Board. $50
gums, $50.
Roosevelt Division. Section I-Atchison-
inston xs o. E SoSr C. $40; go Agriculture VS. WASH
Langley Division. Section I-Eckinston
vs.. Sreyhounds: 700; A; B. Social Club
Ss Ure.Snamss,d.nA. SShsTwo9d A 500; a5 Club VS.
Central Division. Section &c p O.
apprentices Us. United Food stores. 7:30:
M: Vernon A "A. vs.. Social Security. $40:
GeofEstosn oso,r. Blue streaks vs.. Civil Aero
Eastern biyision-rrinity M. e. vs.
E.Tndsy Maass Aqt9; Too $780, s. Kanns VS.. National
Hine Division-consress Heights VS.
Christ Church. 5:3O: Lansburg VS.. Celtics
$40; U. S. S. Potomac vs.. Marion A. C.,
Lansley Division. G. p. O Section
Frooi Room VS.. Job Press No. !. 500;
composing Room vs.. Job Press No. =, 500
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Summaries:
Punching PIebes Rout
Virginia Yeuriinqs
By the Associated Press,

6y the ASSOClAte0 HreSS.
ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 10.-The mitt-
singing Naby Plebes today took a
60 decision from the Virginia
yearling boxers.
-Four Plebes won on first-round
knockouts.
12O pounds-Yerger (Plebes) decisioned
Payne (3).
127 pounds-Godfrey (Plebes) won from
AlDefI 1aI,nd technical knockout in 1:16, frst
135 pounds-.Gaddis (virRinia) de-
cisioned Campbell CD.
145 pounds-Robertson (Plebes) won
from Marshall, technical knockout in 1:25.
> l55 pounds-wood tvirsinia) decisioned
Loynd 90.
1855 pounds-Donaldson (Plebes) won
1:31. first round
l75 pounds-Becker (Plebes) decisioned
Heavyweisht-chip lPlebes) won from
nrSt round
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Southeast Boys Swamp
Charlotte Hall Tankers

Winning seven of the eight events,
Washington Boys Club Southeast
ern Branch's swimming team out
classed the Charlotte Hall Military
Academy, 50-1s, yesterday in the
winners tank.
5O-yard free style-Won by Hass tBoys'
Club: second. Benson Boys Club): third.
PuTdew Charlotte HalD. Time. 0:2s:
charlotte HalO second. Jarboe boys
Club; third, McNett (Boys' Club. Time,
22O-yard free style-won BY wratten
Boys Club; second. Bishop Charlotte
HAD; A;m.; ,thi tnirS Hanseroush Boys Club.
.1O0-yard, backstroke-won BY Rixey
Boys Club; second. Argent (Charlotte
Hslp; I.sI 3 third Thomas Boys Club. Time
-1O0-yard free style-won BY Thomas
Boys Club>; second White tBoys' ciub5;
thru 1,n3 Greene Charlotte HalD. Time,
15O:yard medley relay-won by Boys
Club ORixey. Jarboe. Hass). Time. i :44.1,
.-2OO-yard relay-Won BY Boys Club
Benson, Lazzari, Brandts, Wratten). Time.
Fancy divins-won BY curles tBoys'
Ciuo). $40 points: second. Waddell Char
iotte HalD. 42.3 points: third, Thomas
(boys' Club. 42.1 points
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Field-Business TussIe
CoIors Census Cord

A fight for second place between
the stalemated Field and Business
teams features the Census Basket
Ball League schedule Tuesday night.
Each team has two victories against
one defeat, trailing the undefeated
Geography Greyhounds by a half
game.
The Greyhounds meet the Bug
yards at 8 o'clock. Geography Cor
sairs will try to break into the win
column at Geography Draftsmen's
expense in O'Clock game. Field
and Business clash in the finale of
the triple-header at 9 o'clock. The
games will be played in the Epiph-
any Church gym.