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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
G o o d T a S / e
7 0 d a Y
BY EMILY POST
BY EMILY POST


A question Of interest TO all who
love beautiful as well as practical
household furnishings is the prob
lem Of how to devise a way by
which matching bathroom towels
can be marked so that husband
and wife can easily tell their own
and yet not have this marking in
troduce either an odd color or
make 1t necessary to unfold the
towel to find name tape in a
corner Of the hem.
This question Is sent me by a
bride: do you think 1t sensible
idea. dear Mrs. Post, to have half
Of our bathroom towels marked
with my husbands initials. and
half with my own, for the reason
that we shall have only one bath
room and will not be able 10 afford
the luxury of having a fresh bath
or hand towel every time we take
bath. let alone every time we
wash our hands. i don't happen
to like mixed colors. My husband
likes all white best, and so I'd
rather have white too"
agree with you that towels,
half of one pattern or color and
half OF another, have an odd-lot
effect not to be compared with a
complete set of towels that match.
And since you are getting your
supply-meaning that you have no
odd leftover supply to use up
your problem can easily be solved
by their marking K you choose the
same design for them all. Choose
any one of the three letter mono
grams in the book in the linen de-
partment In which the initial Of
your last name is put in the center
and Is therefore much larger and
more conspicuous than the first
and middle name initials on either
side OF the dominating last initial.
On half OF the towels, the two
small initials would be yours. and
on the other towels the small in
itials those of your husband.
For example. the big X in the
center and then little A at the
left and a b at the right stands
for Anna Blake King. A little +,
big X, little w stands for Frede-
rick William King. Having the
same outline. the monograms give
exactly the same impression OF
dominating X set in q square or
shape. Then for guest towels you
can have the same design exactly
but with the X alone. or II this
doesn't work out. C T quest
lowell might take the place of
the missing first and middle ini-
tials.
II French marking or that
which Is now done to perfection
by MACHINES beyond your bud
get, remember that cross-stitch
has always been an accepted mark
ing for towels in smartest houses.
and that every one who can sew at
ali-even a young child-can do
this embroidery beautifully. Cross
bar and pattern initials can be
found at all embroidery counters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
9Th Ave. Club
Dance Tuesday
Dinner und Talks
Also on Program

Without waiting for the COM
pleted Narrows bridge 10 bring
residents on both ends together,
the Sixth Ave. Business Mems club
announced plans for a big get
together" 10 be held Tuesday.
The club will hold its annual
ladies' night dinner dance that
evening. at Joseph Warren hall.
260eiz 9Th ave.
Dinner at $50. under the super
vision of James Lesher, will be
followed by a varied and enter
tanning program, sponsors said.
Many Speakers
Invited speakers include Gov.
Clarence d. Martin, Lacey V. Muir
row. p. II. Winston, the secretary
of the state toll bridge authority.
c. f. Trombley of Gig Harbor.
president of the federated clubs
on the peninsula. c. A. Hanks,
mayor Of Port Orchard, and Fred
Martin, who will talk on industrial
development of the tideflats. Vic
torious candidates in the city pri-
maries will be present.
Carl Diemer, entertainment ar
ranger, has promised the appear
ance of Bannister, the magician,
and other features Dance arrange
ments are being made by Diemer,
Phil Workman and w. T. DeBord.
David r. Tuell, vice president. is
IN charge OF ticket sales, and re-
quests that all wishing to attend
make reservations or get tickets
by Saturday.
Taking Reservations
Reservations are being taken by
]. p. Lesher, Beckman's Electric
store. Big Six Service station, the
Central bank, and Tuells.
Committeeman in charge of the
festivities include II. Arthur Nei-
man, E. r. Morgan, DR.. L. p. Nor
ton, j. c. Beckman and V. H.
Honeywell. The committee is func-
tioning with the aid of the club
president, P. w. Bourgaize.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
DR.. Stephen Pan
To Speak Here

The World Affairs council Of
Tacoma has engaged DR.. Stephen
c. Y. Pan, editor of the China
Monthly, an English language
magazine published in New York
City. to address a luncheon meet
ig at the Hotel Winthrop Tuesday
noon.
DR.. Pan believes that Japan has
shot her bolt and will be compelled
to withdraw from China within
two years. He will discuss this
claim and other matters pertain
ing to China at this meeting. The
public is invited to attend. Those
wishing reservations, with or with
out luncheon, must make them
with DR.. Edgar c. Wheeler. Proc
tor 3003, before 6 p. m. Monday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02

dates To support county and state
Democratic platforms.
To fill existing vacancies. a
number Of persons were appointed
precinct committeeman. Those
named included Mrs. Earl Cheno-
with, precinct No. rs: J. ]. Herzog.
No. 40; Mrs. Lillian Kemp. No.
40; w. A. Richmond, No. 10;
Stanley Bixel, No. 8; Mrs. Fred
(. Brown, No. IS, and Peter A.
Martinson, Grant precinct Ben
Britton was appointed to the ex-
ecutive board from the 2eth dis
trict.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
New Steward
For Lakewood

George Moore, who established
an enviable reputation as a res
taurant caterer and operator in
California, has become steward at
the Terrace dining room at Lake
wood center, it was announced FRI
day.
Moore arrived this week from
California and took over his duties
at Lakewood Thursday. Mrs. Mil
dred Sinclair, well-known hostess
at the dining room, will continue
in charge of the staff. and Moore
will direct the cuisine and act in a
managerial capacity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
European Pictures
AT East Side Chapel

Picture slides Of Europe viii be
shown Friday night al s o'clock
in the East Side chapel. sl4 East
26th ST The pictures viii deal
with the scenic spots Of various
countries and will be displayed BY
the pastor. the Rev. Vern d. Poole.
Musical entertainment will con-
clude the evening. The public is
invited
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWo

i SAAf.A L ~
Doris Denton sat before the
triple mirror of her dressing table
in a luxurious suite OF a Mime
apols hotel.
This seems just as much a
dream to me. Beth" she said gay
ly. "ss that cabin up in the wilder
ness.
Dads been working overtime.
I'll bet you every store in Mime
apolis has sent up clothes for me
TO choose from. guess Dad
thinks that the days and weeks l
spent in my jolhpurs and shirt
and that lone rose pair Of pajamas
has TO be made up for in some
way"
To the Hospital
You look beautiful" Beth said,
really beautiful. And you're go
ing now to see Mark in the hos
pital
Won't you 60 along. Beth ?"
Doris could not help admiring this
beautiful. stately girl.
Later" Beth said. Dads COM
ing for me. I'll see Mark later"
But Steve will want you to 60"
Doris insisted. I'm sure he will"
He asked you to go, didn't he ?"
yes, Beth, but that was be-
cause we've been with Mark.
We're really Marks family, in
manner of speaking. Steve
would want you to go, too"
Il will go later" Beth said.
please go now and don't worry
about me. I've some things I have
to do"
The head of Marks bed was
propped up. He looked handsome,
clean-shaven and dressed in a be-
coming pair of pajamas.
Pretty Nurse
you look like dictator"
Steve said, sitting up there bold
as life ready to receive your ad-
miring subjects"
IF / behave myself" Mark told
them, Il get my back-rest put up
another notch. The prettiest nurse
on the floor told me so not 10 min
utes ago."
Steve laughed. II was good to
see his friend so cheerful and so
alert. Lucky dog, with nothing
in the world to do but lie here and
be fed and waited on by pretty
nurses"
Marks face grew suddenly
grave. Il was thoroughly exam
ined today. l guess DR.. Leonard
did an even better job than we
thought he had.
The surgeon here says every
thing is fine but an hour or two
more would have been too late.
Poor DR.. Leonard"
Not poor" Doris said softly.
you know I've been thinking. All
last night ! thought of DR.. Leon
ard.
It's as you say, Steve. If we
believe at all then we've got to
believe that finally Peter Leonard
went to happiness.
You know, l believe just as
surely as I'm standing here that
Peter is with Grace this minute
and that somewhere, somehow,
away out there in that place we
don't know anything about. they
found their boy, young Peter. It's
just got to be so. It's just GOT
to be So"
Close to Him
Afterwards Steve Carleton told
Doris that he could not have nm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
M ain Street

Goings. Comings and Doings
of Tacomdns as the Re-
porter Found Them.
Amos Booth trying to locate
Usadians' meeting place-Bubbles
Olsen praising the singing voice Of
Gordon Andreasen-Mrs. Homer
Tilley delivering cake-Larry Ten
nent busy with fathers cam
paign-Chapin Bowen checking on
telephone number-Walter West
enthusiastic about big issue of
The Tacoma Times-Hugh Resell
lini climbing stairs to police court
Tom Ross DOMINIC raincoat-
Martin l.. Potter in a big hurry
Holmes Eastwood cycling proposed
legislation in Seattle which pro-
vides for registration Of ex-con-
victs-Ivan Talbot giving friend
lift-Al Whitman patting friend
on back-Clayton Thwing laugh
ing-Fred Schuetze hurrying out
to order extra copies Of The Ia
coma Times big edition-Joe VIII
kins entertaining friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
BOOKED AS sPEEDERS

Arrested on speeding charges,
Angus d. Campbell and Arthur L.
Cuyle were cited to appear in po-
lice court Friday afternoon.
Dwight Mercer posted IS bail in
police court on two warrants is
sued for failure to answer traffic
citations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
Glgl:l%zI7g

| derstood the emotion that surget
over him at her words.
She had been standing VERY
close to him. 50 close that he coulc
reach out his hand TO touch her
And suddenly Doris was in his
arms. His lips on hers.
Il know what you mean. Doris.
Steve was saying. He weat to
his Grace. There's only one wom-
an for that kind OF man.
He thought you were beautiful.
You looked like his wife. He didn't
know Doris. he didn't know that
you belonged TO me-"
That belong to you ," Doris
eyes were like shining stars.
Mark said suddenly. Let me
congratulate you. / could tell this
was coming a long time ago"
But you, Mark" Steve said and
he was by the bed at the side OF
his friend, you care. too"
Mark shrugged. "Of course ]
care" Not for worlds should his
best friend ever know how much
Mark cared.
Il care for all pretty girls, and
Doris is the prettiest of all the
pretty ones.
But the world is filled with
pretty girls. Steve, and some of
them don't belong. Doris be-
longs"
ITO me-" Steve said softly.
A pretty girl in a starchy white
uniform rustled into the room.
Company has stayed long
enough" she said. brightly smil-
ing at them. You may come
again this afternoon if you like"
We'll come" Steve said, well
come twice a day"
Mark smiled goodbye to them,
and as they left the room, their
gay feet Gathering down the cor
ridor, he closed his eyes suddenly.
IT'S o. X" the little nurse said,
patting his hand, friendships
come and friendships 60"
Friendships come" Mark said,
looking into the girls blue eyes
with prophetic vision, land some
times they stay"
Little To Say
Out in the car Steve hesitated.
He did not turn the key in the
ignition lock Immediately. Now
they would go pacx-go back to
Beth and tell her-what? But it
must be done now. He started
the car.
Neither of them said a great
deal on the way back to the hotel.
There was so little to say. Beth,
tall, lovely, imperious, stood be-
tween them.
Beth was good and sincere and
loyal. She did not deserve the
hurt that must come to her.
Steve stood waiting for the ele-
vator with Doris. TT isn't a thing
we can wait about" he said.
THE only thing is to be fair and
just no matter how it hurts. No
man and woman can 60 through
an experience such as you and i
have lived together and not care
very deeply. Beth must know
that"
Doris opened the door softly.
Her mind was chaos. Steve was
right. OF course he was right. II
people are not fair and honorable
there is nothing left of any rela-
tionship in life.
Propped against the mantel, just
where Doris eye would fall upon
II as she opened the door, was a
square envelope addressed to Miss
Continued on Page Is, Column 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
MARRIAGE
LICENSES

Marriage license applications
have been filed with the Pierce
county auditor by John B. Kellum
rs. kalama. Wash, and Wilma l.
Bartlett. 81. Castle Rock; William
Michael Haley, 20. IL No. Tacoma
ave, and Clasina Johanna Buff
ellen. 20. 500 No. Yakima.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
FIELD OF DAISIES

Transform your bedroom with
this guilt. Field of Daisies. The
block makes an effective pillow.
too - just the thing for spring
bszsars. Pattern 1917 contains
accurate pattern pieces: diagram
Of block; instructions for cutting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02

sewing and finishing ysraage
chart; diagram OF quilt
Send ten cents in coin for this
pattern 70 The Tacoma Times.
Neediecrsft Dept. Tacoma. Wash.
Write plainly PATTERN NUN
Der, your NAME and ADDRESS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
RANGING TOO
FAR FROM HOME
MAMMAL CLAssTICATIoNs

Mammals are classified by their
anatomical and skeletal characters
into groups called orders, and
within each order are subordinate
groups called families. genera.
species and sub-species.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
ENGLISH GOLF COURSES

England has more than 1000
golf clubs, with an average menu
bership OF 800 each. With each
course averaging 70 acres, 100000
acres of land thus are used for
golf courses in that country.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
MARGARETTA BYERs SAYS

bloused In the back and loose In
the skirt. with detail cutting up
the expsnse round the hips. gen.
erous fur collar. big bag. sophisti-
Gated hat. earrings. high-heeled
shoes. dark stockings. OF course
it's no end of help Il the woman
win stand q little straighter. Cor
rect posture may eventually re-
proportion the figure itself.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02

Below are the answers to test
questions printed on the editorial
page:
1. Nebraska
:. Carrie Jacobs-Bond.
3. Petroleum.
Z. Nevada
5. Dominion Of Canada.
8. Chicago.
Z. Yes.
.. Ampcres.
.. The United States Of Amer
tca.
/. 10. Seven.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
SINUS, CATARRH
SUFFERERS s:s s;.s:;

s~frsrs R<isies a. R<n.rfshi. R.~,,.
snnss fHst Real Rss1ltN Rz.he1 Her,
res hope for relief from The torture If
saet Hoooie. e1tArrh. and hay fever doe 70
nAsal eonsotoa "a seen today In announce
near o. q rare extract which has tn.
power % reduce nasal eongeztian-
nen and women who suffered With acct
Ens nnus headaelses. eioTFed r,o,-zrsl.
nnglnE earA<h<. hawking and sne~zi.,
mlsery nos ted a remarkable resslt. 49,
e.ins kLoRoNoL Ths Ia very exD~r,iV.
mecictne. but considering results. the
700 II costs q only q few penuies rer
Cos. Sold with strics money bsck
gaarsntse oy NIRGEs and THRIFTY
DRUG STORES. 49,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02

I. ~ bring you back to normal
-.
The sketch at the left ID over
lFpwn. of course. but II does point
o~arning. Anyone inclined TO be
bfpad IN the beam should shun
coets scsnt In the hack. A skinny
f<r. shall bag and mstronly hat
h1ightens this unfortunate effect.
AZ the right we suggest coat
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02

eorry lot. Only by her clothes and
her conversation could you tell
that she il \ success.
This h all too often the impress
mon one gets Of the woman who
has reached the top in her business
o. profession
Constant thinking about herself
and the best way to put herself
across has made her little classy
eyed On any other subject. Talk
70 her about you or anything else,
end her mind wanders.
You would have about a. much
chance waltxing with 4 jitterbug
- you would have getting her TO
dIscuss any topic calmly, quietly.
and at length. She doesn't want to
exchange ideas = she wants only
one thing from conversation--to
impress the other person.
n she has gone in for the femi-
nine role, and prides herself on II.
~ win be sweet as pie socially.
Hut II II the kind Of sweetness
TINT u dished out as generously TO
those shs secretly despises as to
tie persons who have been friends
% her.
UNHAPPY, BUT
CGTNGS TO JOB
She isn't really happy in her
rols- At least she doesn't look
hAppy. and she Il forever talking
about getting away from It ALL"
hut she wouldn't give up her place
for anything on earth.
Usually there u an unhappy ro-
nance In her life. Somewhere she
let the ambition and drive that
have made her a success mess up
her romance.
She u always looking for rea-
scn behind the simplest acts OF
kindness. Few persons. she be-
lieves. 60 out Of their way to be
ulce for no good reason.
She hasn't poise. for her perch
On the top Of the heap Is too pre-
carious.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
Successful Woman Is Often Miserable
And Discontinued Member Of Society
Constant Thinking About Herself and the Best Way
To Put Herself Across Has Made Her GlassyEyed
By CYNTHIA GREY

Dear Miss Grey: May submit most interesting article
read recently? To should prove valuable to the
women who take themselves too seriously.
. s SUCCESS
sory Only her clothes and her
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
.lIDDlE-keE' WOMEN
NEED THIS TIMELY WARNINc!!

r. yDu'rs spprosching middis-ars
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nsody and NERVOUS lately
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So BE- smart! Take Lydia T.
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ing hundreds Of thousands q weak.
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smiling thru this trying time"
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evertazed. sensitive nerves and les
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
Leading Active Life
Is Not Too Strenuous

The current idea that it's smart
TO be right In the thick of every.
thing is keeping many a woman
from doing any one thing really
well. Furthermore, it's putting
across her face a harassed ex.
precision instead OF a pleasant
calm, feminine one.
You know the type. To begin
with. she has the responsibility Of
home and = child or two. She
belongs to at least one club and
has a certain amount Of social &C
tivity to keep up. All Of which Ia
fine and dandy.
In addition, however. she has
joined a couple of other clubs,
and she holds an executive po-
sition with attendant responsible
~ In each. She's not content with
a little gardening. Her garden
must be a show place. It isn't
enough that she take part in Par
ent-Teacher activities. She must
organize a side faction--and run
II single-handed.
As q result, she's always in n
fret. She has 10 little time for
shopping that her clothes become
standardized to the point of be-
ing dull. She can't find time to sit
still long enough for nail polish
to dry. 50 she gives 1t up entirely.
She depends on hats TO conceal
the fact that she was too busy 10
see the hairdresser this week. She
wouldn't dream of doing anything
30 frivolous as exercise. Her time
Is too valuable for that sort of
thing.
RANGING TOO
FAR FROM HOME
The point is that she could be
active enough to lead an interest
ing existence and still find time
TO look and act feminine. She
could manage TO be really at
tractive woman whom her hus-
band would like To look at as well
as talk to.
There's a happy medium be-
tween being a frivolous do-noth-
ing and doing too much.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-02
Close to Him

Afterwards Steve Carleton told
Doris that he could not have un-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Rent Measure
To Be Drafted

Anticipating major rent in
creases as unemployment under
the defense program creates a
housing shortage in Michigan met
ropolitan areas. a committee Of
Circuit Court commissioners will
meet January A in Detroit to draft
preventive legislation.
Circuit Court commissioners
handle eviction and non-payment
of rent cases and have already
been told that rents are rising.
The committee was named by
William J. Cody. president of the
Michigan Association OF Circuit
Court Commissioners 1t includes
Commissioner Arthur Elliott,
Flint; Edward L. Eardley, Grand
Rapids. George A. Francis. Nj
Clemens; Morris +. Cole, Pontiac
Carl NJ. Weideman. Detroit, and
c. LaNerne Roberts. Lansing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
International News ssrvIce wIr.

International News strvIce Wire
LAS VEGAS. New. Dec. 2l-
An international romance which
started in Hollywood three years
ago was ended today in a 10
minute hearing in a Las Vegas
court room.
Mrs. Margarita Lederer, known
professionally as Mango, won a
divorce from Francis Lederer,
Czecho-Slovakian film actor on
her cross complaint to Lederer 5
original suit.
The hearing before Judge Roger
Foley was secret, the papers
sealed, and neither of the prln-
cipals would discuss the case
afterward.
Lederer, who has been living
in Las Vegas the past TWO
months. first filed a divorce COM
plant this morning charging de-
sertion. Then 7Margo'S attorney
filed a cross complaint alleging
extreme cruelty.
The couple was married in Las
Vegas Oct. Is. 1887 Mango. who
was born in Mexico and spent
much OF her life in Spain, was
restored her maiden name. Mar
garita Bolado, by the court.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Reported
Selected Envoy
. To Washington
Eden Expected to Get
Foreig n Secretary
Post of Appeaser
International New. serv,e. Cable

LONDON, Dec. 21.-Both the
British Press Association and the
London Daily Mail reported today
that Foreign Secretary Lord Hall
fax has been chosen as Britain's
new ambassador 10 Washington
and that announcement to this
effect will be made shortly.
Later. however, London author
tiles said any report that a COM
munication regarding new am
bassador has been forwarded TO
President Roosevelt or the United
States government is absolutely
without foundation"
The British foreign office re-
ported itself without information
concerning the choice of a new
British envoy and expressed belief
that speculation "can only be
harmful"
The Mail said fatty Lord Hall
fax had been picked 20 succeed
Lord Lothian, who died in Wash
ington last week. The paper also
said Halifax name already has
been submitted TO President
Roosevelt.
The same newspaper said that
I the switch will result in War Sec
Rotary Anthony Eden assuming the
post of foreign secretary. from
which he resigned in 1888 in pro-
test against the late Prime Minis
ter Chamberlain appeasemeni
policies. Halifax succeeded Elder
as foreign secretary.
Political circles in London
pointed out that designation OF
Lord Halifax to the Washington
ambaSsadorship would remove the
last but one of the cabinet officers
associated with Chamberlain
policies. The other is Chancellor OF
the Exchequer Sir Kingsley Wood
Under the projected setup, il
was reported, r. S. Hudson would
succeed Eden as war secretary.
In addition, it was reported
David Lloyd George Britain'S
World War prime minister, may be
brought into the cabinet in some
capacity. perhaps as minister with
out portfolio.