The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-06-19
Lights. Of NewXork
by L.. STEVENSON

This was demonstrated at the 10th
annual toy fair held under the aus
pices Of the Toy Manufacturers of
the United States. AS a result of
the cooperation of the manufacture
ers with the country's defense eff
forts, the exhibits demonstrated a
sweeping simpliication of lines with
a reduction of individual items aver
aging 80 per cent. Non-critical war
materials have been substituted
wherever possible and to bring
about additional conservation of ma
terials, lighter weight construction
and simplified packaging have been
developed in all toy lines. Also or
ders are being accepted on a when
and if basis.
A woman visitor in one of the
clty'S oldest, swankiest and most
conservative clubs, the other after
noon made discovery which puz-
zled her no end. On one of the
marble wash basins, she found a
chlld's size washboard and brush
which apparently were kept there
permanently. Knowing that none
of the club members was at an age
where dolls had any appeal, she
couldn't figure out the presence of
toys IN such surroundings. Finally,
she made inquiries and after awhile,
obtained the information she sought.
1t seems that the Washboard and
brush are the property of a very
wealthy but somewhat eccentric
member of the club who keeps them
IN the Mushroom so that they will
be handy whenever she desires to
scrub her money.
Coming down Broadway in a taxi
at theater time the other evening.
there was some congestion near 54th
street. When we at last resumed
our journey, our driver swung well
out IN the middle of the street to
avoid taxi which was double
parked. There was a driver, but he
was slumped down in the seat and
snoring peacefully. Our driver in
formed us that that often happened;
the wheel that often, when they make
a living, spend such long hours at
the wheel that often, when they make
a stop, they drop off to sleep. AS we
proceeded on our way, we saw a
cop leave his post and go back,
evidently to awaken the sleeper.
A husband and wife, who live at
the Biltmore, had made all arrange
ments for an extended vacation at
a highly recommended hotel in
Greensboro, S. G. Railroad tickets
were bought and reservations made.
Then came wire with the infor-
nation that the reservations could
not be held Reason: 1.-The gov
eminent is taking over the hotel as
an adjunct to the airfield and wants
immediate possession So the holi-
day-takers had to look up another
hotel. And that might be a tip to
those contemplating trips-first find
place the government doesn't
want
Out-of-towners who 60 to night
clubs while in New York, may be
interested in the fact that part of
the check presented to them by the
ever-expectant waiter at the end of
the evening, goes to pay for food
and liquor never ordered or con-
sumed. Even the most verdant
visitor of course knows that New
York has "cip joints" where the
size of the check depends largely on
the degree of sobriety of the Gus
toner or whether he looks like a
fall guy" But it is not generally
known outside of the city-Broad-
way Of course is quite well aware
of it-that in perfectly respectable
places, especially the swank spots,
patrons pay for what they do not
get. The reason is the "cuffo" list.
That is, those who are entertained
by the management at no cost to
themselves, except possibly tips.
Blackout earrings are worn by
Linda Ware The luster of the
pearls can be dimmed in an instant
by slim, black velvet "puffs"
Patriotic songs, inspired by the
present war, continue to reach this
desk. Within a week, America for
Me-" by Mary Margaret Mcbride,
Victor Mizzy and Irving Taylor;
"All American Amigo" "good
neighbor plea" by Sid Prussin, and
Keep EN- Smiling" by Billy Rose,
who before he went into the show
business wrote such hits as "Me
and My Shadow" Barney Google"
and many others The music is
by Milton Ager, author of Happy
Days Are Here Again"
Short Story: Ray Block tells
about the doctor who, after having
examined a patient, threw up his
hands II can't find any rea-
son for your complaint" he de-
clared. Maybe it's due to drink
ing" :. I'm that case,'' re-
turned the patient, 'I'd better come
back when you're SOBER