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Evening star., 1941-08-15
WhyGrow
Old?
By Josephine Lo,rman

Do you remember the old fairy
story about the Emperor and the suit
Of clothes? 1t seems that there
were two weavers who boasted Of
making the most beautiful cloth in
the world. They talked abroad
about its texture and its wonderful
colors. but warned the townspeople
that none but the pure OF heart
could see the cloth
The Emperor decided that 1t would
be swell to have a suit made out OF
this marvellous piece of material.
He went TO see the weavers. They
exclaimed to him about the loveli-
ness OF the cloth. The Emperor
could see the shuttles going back
and forth. but alas. he could not
see the cloth. This was most en-
barrassing. and. not wishing to
admit that he was lacking in purity
of heart. he pretended that he could
see II and ordered suit made from
it,
The suit was completed and the
Emperor put 1t on. The ladies and
gentlemen of his court also pre-
tended that they could see the suit
and told the Emperor how becoming
it was. One day he put on his Won
derful suit and went into the street
A little child saw him and ex-
claimed: Look. the Emperor Is out
walking in his underwear" Thus the
Emperor was the middle man in
a tremendous hoax.
Self confidence is the basis of all
charm. We must have II II We are
to be attractive. and others will
accept. to q surprising degree. our
estimate of ourselves. However. we
don't have to carry things as far as
the Emperor did
There is a tremendous difference
between self confidence or self re-
spect. and conceit or braegadocio.
When We put on our personality
suits, We had better be sure that
they are made of real cloth, or the
real folks we'd like for friends will
find us out.
Evening star., 1941-08-15
Words
Not Meant
BY yChild
Profanity or Slang
Caused by Desire
To Ape Others
By Leffice Lee Street,

Pre- school children will pick up
coarse and profane words just be-
cause they are great little imitators
They do not know the meaning Of
what they say When a young child
uses a vulgar word 1t is best to ig-
more il, and nine times out of ten he
will forget it If grownups notice
what he has said, either by laughing
at him or scolding him, he will sure
ly remember the word.
Adults should control their Ian
guage in the presence of children
and avoid cheap, ungrammatical
slang words just as much as profan-
ity. II parents are careless about
what they say before their children
they should not be surprised when
vulgar phrases suddenly issue from
their youngsters innocent lips.
Older children, even if their fam
lies do not speak improperly. pick
up undesirable expressions outside of
their homes.
A I0-year old boy will Use any OF
the words that he hears the rest OF
t5tC gang ASnfs.
The most successful way TO cure q
child of swearing is to discuss the
problem with him alone and not TO
make him resentful by scolding be-
fore others. You can DO much more
with q child If you gain his Coop
Grafton instead of making him de-
fiant.
II child has developed this vui-
gar habit, try TO convince him that
swearing only reveals a lack of vo-
cabulary and imagination to sde-
Quately express what he means. Per-
suade him that 1t is babyish to use
bad words, and picture his heroes
to him as men who control their
language as well as themselves. The
average child will stop using ugly
language if he can be made to realize
that it does not make him appear
smart and grownup.
We have prepared two useful
gifts for you: One is = chart that
clearly shows the value of foods
suitable for the average young
child and the other describes q
series of well-t tested exercises for
the entire body with hints on
how TO gain your child'S co.
operation in performing them.
If you wish either or both Of
these, send for our Classified
Food Tables and the Importance
of Correct Posture pamphlet, in
closing = Scent stamp with your
request. Print your name and
address clearly. and address or
ders to the Weman's Department
Of The Evening Star,
Evening star., 1941-08-15
Dorothy Dix Says -
Fathers Should Show Interest
In DAUGHTERS Bows Friends
A businessman, who has q daugh-

A businessman, who has q daugh-
ter whom he loves very much and
whom he is anxious to save from
an unhappy marriage, de-
vised a novel way Of helping her
pick out husband. When a lad
begins dating the girl and showing
signs of having serious intentions.
and particularly when she COM
mences getting starry-eyed and sit
ting with her ear cooked for the
telephone. papa Immediately hires
him. That gives father q chance to
get a closeup on the youth and
TO find out whether he is a po-
tential go-getter or one of the
Weary Willies whose wife will have
10 keep on with her job after mar
riage and support him. Also. it
gives father a line on whether he
will make husband who knows
how to get on with people and who
will be easy to live with. or one of
the grouches whose wife will al
ways have to be appeasing him and
have to walk on eggs to keep from
doing or saying something that will
Evening star., 1941-08-15

rlle him. In the close contact of
daily working together there will
not be anything about the young
mans manners and morals and gen.
eral characteristics that father
won't find out. and If these do not
measure up to the standards he
wants in his daughters husband. ne
figures that it will be a lot less
messy and cheaper to fire him be-
fore the wedding than to get Sally
a divorce afterward, when maybe
there will be two or three little
children TO go into the discard.
OF course. there is no foolproof
way of keeping girl from marry
ing the wrong man if she sets her
heart upon him. Every day we
see girls. whose parents should be
committing them to padded cell
instead of giving them show we'd
ding. marrying dTunkards and
gamblers and roues and neer- do
wells ~ 80 .---
Probably nothing that any one
could say or do could save these
poor, love-crazed creatures from
their fate. but as long as a girl
had grain Of sanity left she would
listen while father debunked her
romantic hero and showed her what
a poor. trifiing, good-for- nothing he
is.
And. anyway. in any case father
would have the satisfaction Of know
ing that he had done the very
best that he could to save his little
eve lamb, and that is an JUNCTION
that very few men can lay to their
souls when they see their daughters
going through the hell Of an un-
happy marriage.
For nothing is stranger than this,
that the man who loves his little
girl better than anything else on
earth. who feels . tenderness for
her that he does for no one else,
who desires her well-being more than
any good that could come to him,
and who knows that the happiness
of her whole life depends upon her
selection of q mate. rarely makes
even the slightest effort to guide her
in her choice of a husband. or to
protect her from making q mistake
in marriage.
Half the fathers do not even know
the names of the boys their girls
play around with and have to be
introduced to the bridgegrooms at
their daughters weddings. Yet these
same men wouldn't hire a $50-a-
month clerk without finding out If
he was sober, honest and industrious.
They wouldn't trust their money
to a cashier unless he could give
bond. They wouldn't ruy a piece
of property without finding out If
It's title was clear and there were
no mortgages against it.
But they will let their daughters
marry men without taking the
trouble to make even q casual in
quiry about what sort of people
they come from. how they stand in
their communities, what kind of
past records they have and what
is their present ability to support
a family.
Evening star., 1941-08-15
More Subdued Ladyke Clothes Is the College Girls Cry This Yea
Sweaters Are More Fitted,
w Necklines Popular;
Plaid Suits Subtle
Dressy Wools and Velveteens
Selected for Date Frocks;
Evening Gowns Covered
By Helen Vogf

College girls said the
have become mature and adyhke They
clothes
speaking herself college
members the college otfng
knows all the tell everything from whether sacks
gowns the Wellesley girls like best.
develops college girls
long but fitted
The
sleeves and possibly turtle neck Extremely popular
with Vnecked which
round ones Also favored for with peaed plaid slim solid
bloue Of
shirts these bouses although
other bright but fine difference
variety
Evening star., 1941-08-15
OlderWOman
Able to Be
Individual
Simple Lines Best
For Style Queen
OF Forty.Plus
By Patricia Lindsay

Leading American designers prefer
stead Of the younger girls Why?
Because the mature woman can be
truly chic If she builds her fashion
portrait on sound pattern Of sim
plicity and learns to dramatic her
good points and disguise her figure
flaws. And at that age she should
have developed sufficient poise to
carry of whatever becomes her, no
matter how individual it may be.
Young girls have the sheep" COM
plex-they fear to be out Of the
flock!
The chic mature woman is aware
that her best lines are simple and
flowing A long sweep from neck to
softly full hem with no break in the
outline and with drapery fullness
above the waist to lead other eyes
away from what may be an ex-
panding waistline. No triple pep
lums or severe sheathes for her. She
knows, too. that elbow-length sleeves.
or bracelet length, are more hatter-
ing and her shoulders may be ex-
aggerated only enough to balance
below-the-waist weight.
Color and fabrics are tools for her
figure-sculpturing. Experience has
taught her that subdued colors. and
dull fabrics minimize figure proper
tions, whereas shiny surfaces and
too bright designs add pounds to her
body. But contrast is used discrim-
inately in accessories and trimming
details as . panel OF color down a
dark dress which slices f1gure into
three Slivers.
The mature style queen chooses a
basic color IA navy blue. brown. black
or green and then builds up her
wardrobe (no matter how limited or
generous) around 1t. Smart hand
bags, shoes, gloves and hats which
are interchangeable with several cos
tunes are great aids in making .
woman appear to be well dressed
and are also = means to adding
splashes of color
Individualized coiffureS. skin kept
lovely through care, hands we'll
groomed and eyes alert are great
beauty assets. The woman with
graying or white hair can wear COM
plexion colors in hats and scarfs,
and the filmiest, foamiest jabots and
blouses with a dash that is envied
by her younger sisters. If she dares,
her hair may take on . lovely tint
of mauve or blue, and . careful
selection of costume jewelry (espec-
tally earrings and clipsD, worn with
Evening star., 1941-08-15
Bv Barbara Bell

Here's a frock which will work
magic by way of Transforming you
from summer to fall with ease from
a happy Wearer of informal play
clothes to dignified figure Of
fashion. For No. 1354-B is a dress
you can wear with complete COM
fort--yet in it you will know you
look picture of sophisticated
smartness. The dress has many new
fashion features. The low neckline.
bodice sections of easy gathered full
ness, fitted smooth midrif section
marked with a belt at the natural
waistline and a skirt with front full
ness are all details typical of latest
fall designs.
An excellent dress in all black, 1t
will serve smartly as background
for many changes of accessories. A
touch of white may be added at the
neckline, different jewelry may be
worn with it.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1354-B
Is designed for sizes IL. ID, 16. Is.
20 and 40. Corresponding bust
Evening star., 1941-08-15

this year. PlaldS, 100, are eenefaliy
softer and there are some lovely
ones in skirts, jackets and casual
dresses. Plaid wool shirtWaist
dresses are extraordinarily smart
and its interesting to find many of
them with the new soft shoulders
and deep armholeS which are being
talked about in other fashions.
Date dresses" never have been
better. They're using dressy woods
with interesting velveteen trim;
wool dresses whose sauCy pepllmS
are trimmed with narrow Irish lace,
dyed to match the dress. Velve-
teens are a JOY. many of them in
two-piece models with a combina-
ton peplum- hustle effect in the
back. Faille for date dresses also
rates highly and so does rabbits
wool, which is the softest, most lus-
cious fabric we've seen,
In evening clothes. college girls
ike the jacketed frock, but they're
slso going in for long -sleeved. de-
ceptively demure styles. Plaid taf-
fetas have Velveteen jackets, and
solid rayon taffetas in an old
fashioned effect have three-quarter-
length sleeves. Shirtwaist styles
featuring new sleeve treatments are
to be seen in crepe and rayon jersey.
Particularly fascinating this year
are the accessories which college
girls find can make or break a ward
robe. Boots are being worn not
only for rainy weather but for other
campus occasions Moccasins in
bright-colored suedes which can be
matched with bags and belts add
pep to casual clothes; spectator
pumps and We olde saddle shoes are
still in there pitching. Short socks
are the prime favorites. but there is
some talk of knee length socks in
bright tones. Pigskin gloves and
novelty mittens are everywhere,
along with the white doeskin gloves
which show you're little lady
and of which no girl can have too
many. Hats are small, perky and
restricted for the most part to rainy
days and dress-up occasions
Whether or not she wears slacks
on the campus depends upon the
customs observed at that particular
school, but almost all college girls
choose slacks for lounging. House
Evening star., 1941-08-15

easily CfcdneO A3 pAintcu Wdu Anu
1t Is possible that moths and other
marauding insects might find safe
harbor there. A wall carefully
sealed with paint that could be
scrubbed and sprayed would be
almost as safe as a cedar closet.
A mild vegetable soap and warm
water or q dry-cleaning fluid is the
best cleaner for your rugs. Follow
the directions carefully and do not
use the soap and water unless you
are absolutely sure OF color fastness.
Dear Miss NOVEL;: have a very
tiny bedroom in which there is room
against one wall for twin beds,
though there is not room Tor a
table between them. How can I
arrange these to take up very little
space? After the beds are in, there
is almost no space left for other
furniture. Are there any tricks
about furniture placement that
might help? D. S. A.
Answer-There are several illus
Ions that you may practice to make
your room seem larger, but beds
take a certain amount of room and
II you are sure you want twin beds
then you will have to make some
other sacrifice. You may save about
8 inches each way on your over
all measurements by using beds
without a footboard, and possibly
with a single headboard. Measure
your chest of drawers and you
can tell just where il will go. A
dressing table may be built into
a corner or along a wall TO take
up q very small amount of space
and still be useful Pouffs or has
socks can pinch hit for chairs.
Dear Miss Nowell-Will YOU give
me your advice on selecting q rug
for nv children's room? First of
all. 1t must be very inexpensive. and
secondly, it must be easily cleaned.
I had thought of by II rag rug,
as they are colorful. youthful look
ing and nice to play on. What do
you think of this idea? Pc.
Answer-They are the answer as
far as the budget and the practical
ity is concerned. but they are light
in weight and DO not hug the floor
very well, making them difficult to
sweep and impossible to clean with
the vacuum cleaner. You might cir
cumvent this by using the rug snaps
at the corners to hold them in place.
Also. you must be very careful in
moving heavy furniture on them or
they will rip. Suggest you look up
some of the other cotton textMed
styles which look like braided rugs
and have firmer body. They are
bit more expensive but will last
and wash for many years.
Dear Miss Nowell-I have a new
house and as it is quite modern in
Evening star., 1941-08-15

coats still win out over negligees
and heavy bathrobe is q must"
in some parts OF the country.
Sleeping attire is optional. Some
girls like cotton gowns Or pajamas,
others choose flannel, adoring those
bulky. old fashioned flannel night
shirts with long sleeves and high
necklines.
Nest important. however, is the
fact that college wardrobe should
be carefully planned, making the
most of the co-ordinated fashions
now available. Know your school
and the type Of clothing accepted
there; consider what you have to
take along and select your new
fashions to best advantage. It's a
trick not easily learned but well
worth the experimenting to discover,
Evening star., 1941-08-15

measurements 30. 81. "a, 36. 80 and
40. Size IA 1927 requires 394 yards
35-inch material without nap. A
sew chart which comes with the
pattern gives full directions for
making this frock.
Peplum frocks, swing dresses.
peasant frocks. tailored styles as
well as children's fashions and un-
derwear are all presented in the new
Fashion Book for Fall, just on the
press. Send IS cents for your copy
today.
Evening star., 1941-08-15

appropriate costumes. will lend an
elegance to her wardrobe
Yet, at 40. so or so, any woman
can look stunning If she will play
the rules Of fashion. And she who
keeps her body slim and posture
regal will take the laures every
time. 1t Is truly up to the individual
TO be q fashionable 4o-plus or a
dowdy. discouraged middle-aged
women who is growing old before her
time.
Miss Lindsay will gladly advise
any matron in the selection Of
cosmetic aids or makeup. II you
write her, care of this paper, in
cIese = self addressed, stamped
(3-eent) envelope fer her reply.
No request can be answered un-
Iess envelope beam . Scent
stamp. ~.
Evening star., 1941-08-15
Papered Closet Is Smart
But Not as Easy to Keep
Clean as Painted Wall
Twin Beds Without FOotboards
Conserve Space in Bedroom;
Other Tricks Helpful
BY Marfaref NoWeH

Dear Miss Novel; pepens
with the wallpaper
the method OF cleaning
only
is
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08
Kodiak Folk are Invited
 To Navy Wives 6anCe

Single girls and married coup. les of Kodiak are invited to at tend a dance at the base given by the Navy Wives club to the enlisted personnel tonight, Nov ember 8, at S::30. Single men are included in the invitation, but they must come as escorts.
 Transportation will be furnish ed by free buses which will leave from in front of the marshall's office at 500 p. m. Chaperones will be present en route and dur ing the dance.
 The newly organized Navy Wives club are holding the dance in the enlistsd mems mess hall one of the recently completed permanent buildings. It Is des- cribed as the largest ballroom on the island. Music will be provid- ed by the popular 215th Coast Artillery orchestra.
 Other features of the dance in- clude special entertainment by Joseph Kearn,a a community sing, quiz program with prizes, eli imitation dances with prizes and refreshments.
 The Navy Wives want every one to accept the invitation, not only for the good time those at tending from town will have but because the dance will provide recreation of type that best an- swers the entertainment needs of enlisted men.
 Success of the dance tonight | will add incentive to future en- tertainment along the same lines.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08
6 Boats Sought
 For Coast Guard

The Coast Guard desires to purchase six vessels, each approx imately 50 feet in length, suitable in design, construction and con dition for duty in connection with patrol work in the inside passages of Alaska. They should have berthing and messing facil- ities for eight men.
 Anyone interested who has boats suitable should make appli- cation to F. A. Zeusler, Com U. s. Coast Guard, Ket- chikan district. Prior to purchase the boats will be given a trial run and inspection.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08
Local Merchant Reports
 Buying Difficult Outside

Harry Montrose arrived on the Yukon after buying trip for the M. and V. Varieties store, of which he is a partner with Budd Vigue. He visited wholesale houses in Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles, and took a side trip to Texas to visit friends.
 Goods are increasingly hard to get, he reports, but items order ed before he left and on the trip will arrive here in time for the holiday shopping season. He said even whole sale houses were having difficulty in getting ord CTS filled, especially from manu- lecturers in the east.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08

Whiting, Ind.- Terrific blasts rocked Whiting last week as fire started by a mysterious early morning explosion rayed through part of the Standard Oil Comp any's gasoline refinery, largest in the world. One man was known to be dead and at least five others injured when they were caught on a loading platform in the heart of the plant at the time the first explosion turned it into a blazing trap. Photo shows an air view of the blazing tanks.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08

Juneau-(SpeciaD- D-Kodiak had no cases of communicable diseas- es during the week ending Octo- Der 27 it was disclosed in a re- port from the Territorial Depart ment of Health received here this week.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08
Fishermen Meet,
 Nominate Officers

Nominations were opened for the officers of the United Fisher men of Alaska at the meeting held Tuesday at the Union hall. Secretary and business agent: Cliff Summerlin
 Bill CostelI
 Buck Hoylman (declined) For executive committee: Harry Morr son (declireD Elmer Graves
 Arne Vogen
 Charles Christofferson
 Fred Deveau
 Charles Anderson For special committee:
 Leonard Sandstrom
 Emil Olsen
 Ole Oleson
 William Robertson
 William Sargent Balloting for final results will begin at headquarters and in all ot the units around the island as soon as the nominations are com pleted.
 The successful candidates will take office January l.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-08

Sapula OkaWle Mayweathe left and his brother Floyd negro packing plant workers who inherited million dollars cash when district Judge Beavers ordered the nc ana Minnohomo oil companies defendants law sut to pay the heirs cash which cash royalties oil and gas pro duced from the land Mrs Ozoa Alexander Lee who also was awarded cash
Evening star., 1941-10-19
Carrier Boys Of Star
GET Group Invitation
To British Aid Circus
Riverside Stodium Show
To Be Studded With
Star Performers

When Bundles for Britain pre-
sents Miller's All-Star circus Octo-
Der 28-3l at Riverside Stadium, car
rier boys of The Star will be guests.
About 300 of the boys are eX-
pected to see this professional three
ring circus. Mrs. George Angus
Garrett, general chairman of Bun
dies for Britain, extended the invi-
tation to Gait Burns, Star circula-
ton manager. The youngsters and
their route Superintendents will at
tend one of the performances in a
group, occupying a special section
at the stadium.
There will be three matinees and
four night performances of the cir
Gus. In view of the heavy demand
for tickets, a midnight show, IL to
a m, Is being planned.
Former stars of Barnum and Bal
ley and Ringing Bros. Circus are
listed among the performers to be
seen. Mrs. Garrett pronounced it
the greatest array of talent COL
lected for an indoor show. Some of
the acts will be:
Edith ChriSty's famous elephant,
Halls Eight Liberty Horses, Christy's
dogs and ponies, Welby'S trained
Australian pony, trained Doberman
pinschers, Alt Loyals French poo
dies, Julio San and seal, the original
Charles Siegrist troupe of flying
trapese artists, the four Walters il
a comedy bar act, Arturo and his
high-wire act, the Dobas family,
the Norval troupe and the Gibson
and Gaice troupes. Four outstand-
ing clowns will be there to delight
the children.
The Circus Committee is plan
ming TO have the performers give
an entertainment at the Crippled
Children's Home and at various
orphanages, prior to the public show.
A totaa of $4,000 tickets at 20 cents
each will be distributed to school
children IN cooperation with Par
ent-Teachef associations.
Two side attractions will be a
Miss Defense" contest and a baby
contest, sponsored by Bundles for
Britain. Around 200 young women
are seeking the title of Miss De-
tense" and as many infants have
been registered. One hundred prizes
VIII be awarded and victory ball
for Miss Defense is being planned.
Tickets for the circus are on sale
at Bundles for Britain, 1901 Con-
necticut avenue NV.