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The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
By HELEN JAMESON
distributed by King Features
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Voice qualities develop in child
hood. Speaking is largely the re-
suit of imitation. Learning to speak
is not easy; number of complex
movements are necessary to form
words and sentences. The wise
mother will speak to her children
an modulated voice. She will speak
distinctly. If childs voice is
thick, harsh or rasping, there may
be a physical cause for it. Enlarged
tonSilS and adenoids interfere with
enunciation because they hold back
the sound waves after they leave
the larynX
In woman a disagreeable voice
is a charm handicap No matter
how lovely she may be, how charm
ing her manners, how lively her
mentality, and unpleasant voice
that causes you to grow goose flesh
makes her an unwelcome guest.
Those who must bear with her pen
etrating, Shrill chatter feel like
clapping their hands over their
ears and running away.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
BY HAZEL C. REED
ASSOCIATED Negro Press
Fashion Editor

Tropical flower prints are among
summers most interesting, new Of
ferings, and the larger and more
unusual the print, the smarter.
Bright flower designs arranged az
tistically on cotton, wash silk, Or
jersey backgrounds enliven consid-
erably the fashion horizon for cas-
ual and dresS-up occasion, and the
effect is charming and cool in ap-
pearance as, we'll
About tn most unusual and at
tractive in the new group of prints
are those of rative African design,
in which exotic birds, butterflies
and tropical blossoms all make a
play for attention. These prints
are seen most often in cottons:
cocl thin musjins and other light
weaves. They make up into at
tractive frocks and turbans, and
lend a very different type acces-
sorry note in scarves and handker-
chiefs.
A tropical flower popular in
prints is the tiger lily, closest rival
of the orchid. We find this bios
som, yellow and flame petaled.
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Tropic Prints New
Very Exciting

with its characteristic cinnamon
colored flecks, spaced attractively
en- white and other solid ground in
deep-V necklined afternoon frocks.
The hibiscus also is favored in this
mode dress in a print Of white,
green and yellow mingling. Clus-
ters Of star shaped pink asters on
pale blue bring the flower picture
more into the everyday garden
realm that We know, but the com.
bine is no less appealing. Bright
green carnations, reminiscent Of
st. Patrick's day, sprayed ON white
are very daShing.
Back to the tropics, green palms,
in a feathery pattern on cocoa
brown in a redingote dress Of
crepe, are new and different. And
leaves again are seen, this time un-
usual snow white ones, printed on
grounds of blue, rose or acqua.
Outstanding in this picture OF
flower motifs, and one of the love-
Hest dresses we've seen, is frost
white sharkskln splashed with gi-
gantic tropical flower groupings
most effectively spaced-one at
the shoulder, one just below the
waistline. and another at the hem.
The style of the dress is simple,
and colors of the flowers clusters
are fuchsia, delphinium blue and
green. Herr is a dress for real
drama and chic summer beauty!
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
HOTEL MACK

SO Tourist and Transit Rooms 81
up. 548 Bedford Pd., N. E. We.
1921, Atlanta, Ca
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STYLE FIRSTS
N.~1G&'2
A SOFT, TAILORED
DAY.LONG STYLE

Here's a softly tailored little
dress that fits brightly into any
daytime Spring scene. It's the sort
of frock you can wear just as con-
fidently shopping or visiting as you
can at home, for the style is sim
ole, becoming and casual. Best OF
all, Pattern 305 is a Claire Tilden
style, which means that you'll have
no difficulty cuttings, sewing or fit
ting especially if you follow the
expert advice of the Sew Chart.
The neckline makes a graceful
curve as it goes into to-the-waist
front buttoning. And the unusually
full-cut bodice is held neatly in
place by gathers above the waist
and below the deep, rounded yokes
There's d slim skirt with just /
single panel down the front for
nice lines. Your sleeves may be
either short and straight. or in
cool, wing-like bands. Let the belt
buckle and buttons pick up a color
ilOUC VI JOul ~ lilO 1Ol q say aAO'-
city touch, you might add tulip
shaped pockets to the yokes, per-
haps making them in contrast, as
shown in the small sketch. Mail
your order for this pattern today,
while it's on your mind!
Pattern 305 is cut in misses and
w0men's sizes IL, IA, 16, 18, 20;
80, 32 "a, 36, 38 and 49, Size 16
requires 1-8 yards 35-inch fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS t15c) in
coins for this pattern. WRITE
CLEARLY SIZE. NAME, AID.
DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders to Scott Newspaper
Syndicate, 210 Auburn Ave, Allan
ia. Ga.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
IotaS Make Much
Progress During
Year ! i \
Sorors Are Busy
Throughout Nation, +,
Reports Disclose

CHICAGO. LAMP Celebra-
ton of Founders day on the tirst OF
June marked the last national o.
servation of Iota Phi Lambda So
rority prior to the seventh national
convention will be held in st LOUIS,
Aueust2 8 to &c. The chapters OF
this organization, business Wom-
ems sorority, are concentrating on
their efforts to make their spon-
sored applicant the winner OF thls
years national scholarship.
Since last summer, many OUT
standing activities have been re-
corded Gamma chapter, Washing
ton. was awarded a certificate OF
merit by the business education de-
partment of the public schools, IN
recognition of their services in the
community, having conducted the
most active and well-rounded pro-
gram for encouraging business en-
terprise and business education =,
Gamma has conducted two business
shows in it's observance OF 1ota S
National Business week.
Phi chapter, Newark, compiled a
business directory; Epsilon. Cleve.
land, held a. Negro Book Shelf
Tea" and presented a collection OF
books to the. public library; Zeta
Detroit, had a program of recogni-
ton in honor of Detroit's most OUT
standing Negro business women; P1,
Pittsburgh, interceeded in the IN
terest of getting the first Negro
student to complete course in re-
tail selling at the University OF
Pittsburgh; Alpha Eeta, Birming-
ham, conducted Business on Pa
rade";; Nu Savannah, Georgia, Spon-
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DisagreeabIe Voice Termed
A Very Definite Handicap

create pleasing cadences.
Keep to a middle register, re-
serving high and low notes for en-
phasis Don't run your words to-
gether, greeting an acquaintance
with "haryer?" Don't say yeah
for yes. Don't drop the final 'g';; that
is common habit. rs she goin'
or comm? Sloppy, that what it
is. Endeavor to speak distinctly
Restrict volume of sound Many
voices that seem unpleasant are
not really so; they are not used
properly. The loud speaker is tire
some, wears one out Shouting
seems to be catching. If one. men,
ber of the family is a shouter, the
rest get the way. Gentle souls can
not abide verbal booming; they
escape from it as from the plague.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14

If the wall behind the arch is
not q desirable color, paint it with
crepe paper" To do this, fasten,
slightly overlapping, widths OF white
crepe paper to the top Of the room
and bring straight down to the
floor. Leave loose at the bottom or
fasten with Scotch tape. And there
is your wall all painted white for
the occasion.
The brides cake should occupy
the center of the table and in it
self from the center of attraction.
It may stand on a large mirror re-
made like those that decorate the
bridal arch. Tiny pieces of Scotch
tape will hole the separate Segments
in place. From the four corners OF
the table may be garlands OF fern
and flowers. Here, too, it natural
flowers are not easily available,
crepe paper orange blossoms may be
tWined in with natural greenery.
WEDDING BELLS-Bells for Joy
may be a fitting and useful doc
grafton for many kinds of wedding
decorations. A group of tiny ones
may designate the family" peWs at
the church. A group of three larger
ones may be at the top Of an arch
way, small bells may be tucked here
and there in greenery.
WEDDING CAKE WRAPPINGS
ID Wrap the piece OF cake in
waxed paper and then in silver
metallic paper. Wrap this around
the cake, folding at the ends and
fastening with bits of Scotch tape
Cut tiny scrolls, similar to the large
ones. Form into ring, fastening with
Scotch tape. Tie to the wrapped
piece of cake with white satin
ribbon. CO Wrap the piece OF we'd
ding cake in moisture-proof trans
parent Cellaphane, then cover With
a piece of white mat stock repre-
senting a book cover. Cut the mat
stock so that it will be about one
fourth inch wider than the piece OF
cake at top, bottom and right side,
and large enough to go completely
around three sides. Score lightly to
form "book cover" Paste a piece
of white satin baby ribbon to the
inside front edge of front and back
covers. Place the cake in position
and tie, adding spray of tiny artl-
ficial orange blossoms. CD Make the
Wrappings of white mat stock just
the same as described above, but
wrapping the cake with waxed paper
and omitting the flowers in the bow
tying. Decorating the lower right
hand corner with the initials OF the
Surnames of the bride and groom.
These may be painted with gold
paint, cut from gold paper and pas
ted in place, or you may use gum
med initial seals. a. Cut two rings
from silver mat stock approximately
two inches diameter and three
eighths inches wide. Punch holes in
the two opposite sides and tie them
together with white satin baby rib
bon with a piece of wedding cake
between them. Add spray of crepe
paper orange blossoms as the bow is
being tied. Before decorating, first
wrap the piece of wedding cake in
waxed paper and then in white
crepe paper, holding the folded over
ends in place with Scotch tape.
Now if you want the patterns and
directions for making the scrolls,
the Gala lilies and orange blossoms,
won't you please send your request
right away along with loose three
cent stamp to Arden H. Duane, As
sociated Negro Press, 35O7 South
Parkway, Chicago, Ill.
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Are You Planning A June Wedding? Here's
4 Few Advanced Ideas G Gathered By Duane.
Make Your
Lovely Decorations
(By ARDEN H. DUANE for the ANP)

Here ideas that you will want to copy if you
planning very simple and inexpensive wedding and
you must do your decorating and catering.
There must be attractive setting for the ceremony.
If there is not convenient bay window fireplace in
front which the bridal party may stand very effective
or archway not difficult to If doorway
be used much the better Cut arch to tit the de-
sired space of wall board and it smoothly with
best white crepe paper Add scroll design made of gold
silver stock. Cut the scroll pieces from silver mat
stock and attach to the circle with tiny bits OF Scotch tape
Fill the doorway space with chicken wire into which nat
green may be tucked to make solid feathery back
ground On either side place large vase of flowers or
potted ferns If these not available artificial calaes
may fill the vases
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
GEEl MARY FOUND WHAT
SHE WAS LOOKING FOR

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So-Goed Products are known
the world over for Quality and
good results.
If you want your hair to be
we'll dressed and to lcok good,
get So-Good Hair Dressing and
see.
Get your box of So-Good now.
You will like it. 1t may be just
what you'vee been looking for. 1t
does the job completely,
For sale by mail-50c a jar.
SO-COOD CHEMICAL co.
Atlanta, Georgia
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
Need Big Bags To
Garry Romance
Army Weapons
All Essential
Tools Needed To
Maintain POise
By MARIE DOWNING

Women of today, volunteers OF
the Ar1cv of Romance, go into the
battle for beauty and romance
equipped W h all-innportant
satchelsize handbags! And it IS
we'll that the size of handbags has
increased, because we find thaC
we must carry many weapons
with us, wherever we go, wherever
We are.
What equipment for beauty. :.
and Iet lis never overlook that
beauty means romance. have
yoll in your handbag? In mine, l
find that 1 have lip rouge, rouge,
powder. puff, eyebrow brush and
pencil, paner tissues for beauty
aid nail file and stick, nail polish
for emergency repair Of damaged
appearance, small kit with needle
and thread, because 1 long ago
learned that nothing is so un-
slightly as leg-length run in my
hosiery. / also carry a small pair
cf nail scissors, a mirror, a comb,
and small vials Of foundation and
vanishing creams.
WELL ARMED
Doesn't leave much room for re-
serve handkies, Identification
papers and, of course, a purse
does it?
Sc armed I feel that l can
maintain my appearanoe-and thus
my poise-rnder almost any
situation in which I NAV chance
to find myself during a busy day.
Gay knights of Our Dreams
may feel that is teriifically large
number Of items to carry with you.
1t is. But each is necessary, so
therefore is essential. I also have
another collection which I am
glad ! don't have to carry with me,
but which l feel is very important;
my brush collections Brushes. large
and small play an important role
inSrny personal efforts for attrac-
tive appearance.
TWO TOOTH BUSHES
Because of it's health virtue,
our toothbrusheS-yes, We should
have two so that one is always dry
are most important We should
brush our teeth after every meal,
and be sure that each nook and
Granny around each tooth IS
reached and cleansed.
Hand and nail brushes also are
important, and should be used
several times daily, followed by
application of a suitable lotion so
that the hand will be soft, fair and
S1noCth.
Brushing does not take the per-
manent out of hair. Rather it gives
wave added softness and ma
turalness. Repeated brushings,
scores Of strokes a day, polishes
hair to q luxurious sheen.
Comrit,iion ltru.f19s regularly
used remove dead cuticle from the
surface and allow the fresh new
skin underneath to appear.
BODY BUSHES USEFUL
They are splended for Ciliness
sallowness. muddiness. large pores.
blackheads. Try one. Beautiful re-
suits can be obtained in just few
days. A good body brush can do the
same for body skin when used as
a bath brush.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
NAPE DISTRICT CoNvENEs

NEW ORLEANS. lamp Be-
ginning with a public meeting,
which featured a fine array Of
SPEAKERS and talented musicians,
the biennial convention of district
four of the National Alliance of
Postal Employees was held in this
city on Sunday and Monday.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
SINGING WILL HELP

Singing lessons will change and
improve the qualities of the speak
ing voice. Tones will be more mu-
sical, the speaker will learn control
Singing is an excellent form OF
respiratory exercise. 1t makes the
lungs laugh because fresh air is
tickling them in their depths.
There are voices other than shrill
ones that are displeasing. The
droning, One-key humble, for in
stance, that makes you drowsy.
A black mark must be given to
the speed breaking gabber whose
words pile out fast so that nobody
else will break into the conservation
and beat her out of her talking
rights. You can bet she will always
have along, long story to tell and
one in which you have not the
sligteSt interest. She doesn't stop
to catch her breath One wonders
how she does it She is a one wom-
an talking marathon.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
1870 GRADUATE AT S. C.

ORANGEBURG, S. (ANP)' -
One hundred thirty graduates of
South Carolina State A. and M
College heard challenging baccal.
aureate and commence messages
from two distinguished religious
and educational leaders and receiv-
ed bachelor degrees here at the
closing commencement exercises
held Monday, May %.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
WINNERS THE WORST

Winners are the worst of all
Those women who are forever talk
ing about their troubles What hap
pens to them, my hearties? They
lose their friends They are avoided.
No wet blanket ever won any popul-
arity prizes.
There are three rules to remem-
Der: mind the quality of the voice.
Be choosey with your words, select
ing the right ones. Endeavor to
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14

sored the winner of the 1910 ma
tional scholarship; Alpha, Chicago,
is cooperating in the business show
of the Negro Chamber of Com
merce; Alpha Beta (Chicago) scrap
book won second place in the con-
test sponsored by the Chicago De-
fender; the western region is COM
pleting plans for a survey OF job
opportunity.
Similar outstanding achievements
are being accomplished by the 9TH
er chapters which, in addition to
the above-named places, are located
in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Ken
lucky. Maryland, Missouri, New
York, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Tennessee and Texas.
FIG clubs Culture Iota Girls
are being organized throughout the
country as young Negro women
realize the great possibilities in the
business world. Lola M Parker,
Chicago, founder and organizer of
Iota Phi Lambda, is the national
president
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-14
G.I3IET7
N WAY TO
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-15
Helen Is
Feted

A splendid job OF co-hostessing
was done by cute little Edlee Web
ster and bridesmaid Bernice Stew
art who entertained at a linen and
kitchen shower for bride-eleci
Helen Wright who will become Mrs.
Elwood Garcin on Nov. 49,
The enjoyable affair took the
form OF bridge party and was
held at the beautiful home OF Mrs
William Howard Of +. Forest ave
nue.. Ernestine Postles who usual
ly predicts her own victories won
first prize. perfume burning lamp
and Betty Harris won a potted ivy
plant.
Other players whose scores
weren't quite high enough but who
had just as good a time were Bob
bye Mcclure, Charlotte Howard.
Geraldine Oldham. Ray Lucas, Dor
othy Taylor. Marian Carter. VIC
toria Mccall. Hertha Priest. Gladys
Barthwell and Fannette Norris.
At the brides table pink, blue and
white tapers, burned in crystal
holders. A pink umbrella centered
the table and was surrounded by
souvenir on cups for the guests.
Pink NUNS were used in the house.
Helen received such useful ar
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-15
GLIB Plaps
Bridge

Mrs. Emadora Strlnger. entertain.
ed the Rotary Bridge club last
Wednesday at her lovely home Il
955 +. Ferry avenue. Mrs. strinsC,
a popular beautician. gave her
guests a royal time.
Mrs. ]. Hendricks vas the lucky
winner Of first prize for the highest
bridge score. Mrs. Farmer received
second prize and Mrs. Bertha Digs
the club president. won third prize.
The clubs special guest Tor The
evening. Mrs. Bertha Hennessg,
was awarded guest prize 0thsu
present for thi siolly occasion were
Mrs. J. Parrish. Mrs. +. Young.
Mrs. Q. Walton and Mrs. Floyd
When the games were ended and
all the prizes awarded, the hostess
Mrs. Stringer. served a delightful
repast consisting OF fried chicken,
mashed potatoes. creamed peas
strawberry tarts. and all SORTS d
goodies which were enjoyed By
everyone.
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Annie


Brides are so very radiant during
the days that they are carried at a
merry pace by their friends who
entertain so layishly for them.
Charming hride-elect, Annie Ste
phens. topped the rank OF the ra-
diants when she beamed happily at
the miscellaneous shower which
was rendered her Saturday evening
by her bridesmaids. Thelma Sims.
Ann Seymour and Ruby King.
The party took place in the Blue
Room OF the YWCA and the main
feature OF the evening was keno
Louise Chatfield won cologne. Hat
tie Lyles perfume. and Gladys C..
Rodgers an ornamental potted
plant.
Following the games. the girls
slipped tea and nibbled on beauti-
full open face sandwiches which
were as good as they were orna-
mental.
Among the other guests who
brought such useful articles as
cologne, rolling pins. waste baskets
towels, spice sets, and pyrex ware
were: Winifred Fairfax, Eloise
Crosby, Elaine stephens. Verna
Parks, Loretta Briscoe. Mary
Hines. Johnnie Mae Pack. Edith
Arlington. Mary Jane Boyd and Vic
toria Mccall.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-15
Major Boeves and
Mae West Come
To St. John

Those who braved the stormy
weather last Friday evening to hear
the Major Bowes Amateur Radio
Broadcast at the Presbyterian
church, were we'll repaid. The Choir
put over a variety program. every
number OF which was received with
enthusiastic approval. There were
humorous skits, burlesques and
representations. as we'll as some
very fine renditions OF vocal and
instrumental solos. W. Harvey Hill
made a very versatile and witty
Major Bowes. while +. l.. Neal was
good in his part as the announcer.
who read many kilograms OF the
votes coming in and assignments
for performers. 10 various travel
ing units or concert halls. even
those who got the gong being as
signed amusing jobs.
on the program were impersona-
tions. in appropriate costumes by
Mrs Margaret Hill as Ethel Waters.
singing "Dinah:" Mrs. l.. F.. John
son. in hat as big as buckler and
long form fitting blue dress. as May
West. singing Moon. Moon. Moon"
Luther Harvin as Mr.. Y, a foreign
SPY He also impersonated Pres.
Roosevelt in one OF his Preside
chats Mrs. Emma Stewart gave a
good impersonation OF Fannie Brice
as Baby Shocks. Mrs. Claude Tay-
Tor as an international director.
who directed anything anytime,
anywhere. was a scream. She di-
rected the st. Johns choir. who
rendered chorus OF unusual dis
cords until stopped by the gong;
The same happened TO the Barber
Shop quartet composed OF Messrs.
Hayes. Maxwell Harvin and Moore.
whose terrible harmony assigned
them TO sing nights to drive cats
away from back-yards. James
Moore. basso profundo from Glitter
ling Switch, talked himself into
getting the gong before he had
chance to sing his song. Mrs. Oleen
Harris, poetess read her poems
with such affection that she was
moved TO tears. but the audience
TO laughter: Harrison Hayes in a
monologue told OF the troubles OF
A Married Man Trying to Sew on
a Button Mrs. Edna Walker was
Marion Anderson for the evening.
singing Dawn" very lovely. An
other pleasing solo was by Archie
Maxwell who sang Il Love Life in
his sweet tenor voice. also the duett
by little Junior Morgan and Leon
ard Green was good. Donelle anC
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ed gown with corsage OF pink
rose and she also wore pink satin
slippers. MANY lovely gifts were re-
ceived Supper was served in buf-
fet style. Those who enjoyed them
selves we're:
Miss Nellie Mae Brewer. OF Allan
Ia, Ca, sister OF the bride: Mrs
Bertha Evans OF Chicago. Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Carney. Miss Jean Jefferies
and escort, Miss Marge McNab.
Mrs. Alberta Starkes. Mrs. Matte
Nols. Mrs. Mary Ross, Mrs. NJ. L.
Gill. Thomas Mcknight. Anna Belle
Carter, Rosa Lee kellan, Mrs. Tim
pie Cook. Howard Carter. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Blackman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Suttles, Mrs Annie Carter.
Geneva Carter. George Puryear,
Charlie Russell. Mrs. Angeline Da-
Wis. mother OF the groom: Beatrice
Ford. sister OF the groom: Joyce
Davis. niece OF the groom. Louvert
Clark. Alonzo Izzardo. ldell Attles.
Leo Wilson, Mrs. Runa Siebert,
Mrs. Annie Florence and Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Shaw. The couple will
reside at the home OF their niece,
Mrs. Olawhese Blackman.