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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-12

Words OF Wisdom
Patience is the art Of hoping
Vauvenargues.
Evening star., 1943-06-27

mental letter; above all not
possessive letter. In other words,
don't tactlessly give his mother
the impression that he is no
longer hers. On the other hand,
an appreciative letter, written to
his mother because his talking
about her has made her seem real
to you, is likely to be very well
come. The same general advice
if you write to his sister instead.
Dear Mrs. Post: Are eight at
tendants too many for me when
the bridegroom can have only a
best man and no ushers? All his
friends are in the services and
their presence too uncertain to
count on. We don't want to have
any others so we're doing without
ushers. These girls are my best
friends and I've always promised
I'd have them in my wedding.
Answer think that two ush-
ers to usher, but not walk up the
aisle in the bridal procession,
would be helpful. Omitting them
from the professional will avoid
calling attention to their exact
number.
Evening star., 1943-06-27
China Influences World Of Fashion

II we say that the Chinese
influence In fashion Ii going to
get stronger As the days 20 by,
you probably will chalk It up as
one Of those passing trends indi-
rectly inspired BY our great re-
spect for our Allies and. more di-
rectly. by the recent visit Of Nine.
Chang Kai-shek.
It's true that both Of these
things have put special emphasis
on such . fashion. but the Chi
nese motif has been creeping
steadily into feminine styles for
the past couple Of years. Now.
with conservation OF fabric so
important and slim lines a
must" the trim. economically
cut clothes Of the Chinese are an
ideal pattern for American de-
signers to adopt and adapt.
A few ultra-chic women al
ready are wearing the tight
sheaths AZ dinner dresses and
going in for lounging pajamas
embroidered with dragons and
flowers. These style leaders are
deliberately following the Orien-
tai trend. But thousands of
American girls have also helped
to push the fashion and, In many
cases, are completely unaware OF
their part. Every time you tuck
a bunch Of flowers just above
each ear you are chalking up q
debt Of gratitude to the Chinese
girl. Whenever you perch a
jaunty pillbox on your head you
can thank our embattled Allies.
II you buy a coolie type hat or
q pagoda shaped one, the same
holds true. Your short straight
coat with q tiny standing collar,
that chain Of gold and stone
beads, all are part OF the infiu-
ence which ranges from street
dresses and lounging pajamas to
coats, hats and jewelry. At any
time, a fashion is good only If
1t becomes most women and is
right for their way Of life, and
Evening star., 1943-06-27
FlosOers and JelUelry

both cloth and fur ones. Already
some Of the designers are taking
q cue from the padded coolie cost
and the mandarin type with wide
sleeves. One Of the leading fur
riers has adopted the motif and
produced coats with standing col
lars, mandarin sleeves and, In
many cases, slashes ct the hem
line In true Oriental fashion.
Lounging pajamas are ideal, OF
course, to carry out the theme and
can be enhanced with platform
soled shoes or sandals and Chi
nese-typc jewelry hand painted
on ceramics.
Two years ago, one OF the
fabric houses brought out a COM
plete line Of Chinese colors in
woolens. They are as good to-
day as they were then, indicat-
ing that this is likely to be q
lasting fashion influence as well
as = romantic and timely one.
Fashion trends must have a
reaSon for being, In order to ex-
ist. Many can be introduced and
ballyhooed because Of some timely
feature, but unless they show
some practical aspect they are
destined to fade quickly from the
scene. Today American women
have q right to demand clothes
that are appropriate for their
figures and for their mode of liv-
ing. And that is why modifica-
tions of the Chinese theme are
likely to linger In fashion for
some time to come.
Don't be afraid that you will
have to look like a true native to
achieve the effect. When we
speak Of the Chinese influence we
mean merely the modification and
adaptation Of the best features
Of their dress, The influence
will be subtle, evidenced in touch
es of trimming, in details of clos
ings and collars, In subtle mil
hnery and exquisite jewelry. But
there 1t will be, surely. with the
blessings of the designers and the
approval of American women.
Evening star., 1943-06-27
Wartime Etiquette
When Army of the United States Is Incorrect
BY Emily Post

A firm of engravers asks If
can explain the reason why the
phrase Army of the United
States" Is no longer considered
in good taste. This question has
come up because Of the number
of card plates that have been re-
turned to them to have United
States Army" added and the
present engraving Army of the
United States" noted as can
celed.
The reason for this change is
not in any way due to taste"
but to the decision of Congress
to commission the latest West
Point graduating class as second
heutenants in the United States
Army"-which means permanent
commissions in the Regular Army
in contrast to commissions in the
Army of the United States"
which expire six months after
the war The Army of the United
States comprises the draft Army,
the Reserve Army and the Ma
tional Guard-and until the West
Point graduations this month, In
cluded all newly commissioned
Regulars. The West Point grad
yates Of last winter received
commissions in the Army of the
United States,
Dear Mrs. Post: am verv
fond of a soldier who is stationed
near my home. In fact, he gave
me his college fraternity pin to
wear. Great distance separates
us from his family so there Is no
way we may meet each other.
I'd like to know his mother and
sister better and thought perhaps
this might be possible through
letters. Which brings me to my
question: May I write to his
mother, or to his sister, who is my
age?
Answer: Write to either one.
1t Is almost certain that both
would be delighted to hear about
him, as well as from him, because
there are so many reassuring
things that others can tell them
better than he will--or can.
Such as how much other people
like him or how well he is doing,
etc. Don't write an over-senti-
Evening star., 1943-06-27
Washington
Wears

Fashions may be simple and
convertible, but they need never
be dull. This, at least, seems to
be the theory around which
Washington's best-dressed wom-
en- have planned their summer
wardrobes. Hot weather clothes
are all too often uninspired, un-
less those little extra touches are
added to give them a different"
look.
Looking as well groomed as
you'd expect, Glare Boothe Luce
hurried into a dinner party the
other evening, straight from "the
ONCE" She wore simple black
suit with a softly ruined white
blouse. Two huge roses nestled
in her very blond hair. Kay
Silver, down from New York, was
serene and lovely in a green and
white polka dot frock topped with
a really gigantic hat in bright
green milan. -. Back from the
West Coast is Mrs. David Moore,
taking it easy at her family's
Moon Meadow farm. Virginia
was charming the other evening
in q California fashion, a crisp
white dress with pinafore effect
of ruined blue. Tiny blue bows
in her dark hair repeated the
color interest. Her mother, Mrs.
Charles Schweitzer, jr., looked
just as young and appealing in a
white frock with flower appliques
around the hemline and tiny
bows in her upswept hair.
Anne Lancaster, brown as the
proverbial berry, emphasizes her
suntan with a white hat with
large, flaring brim and trim
little red and white print frock.
Acting the gracious hostess the
other afternoon was Martha
Wood in a fioor-length gown of
printed red cotton topped by an
diversified apron in soft blue. The
ensemble. very much on the
French provincial idea, was per-
feet with Martha's snow white
hair. -. Mrs. Jules Winkle-
man, daring to brave the mid
summer heat downtown, looked
cool and composed in a crisp
printed frock made on simple
lines. -. Mrs. John Hayes, Of
to business in a neat brown suit
with striped blouse and a good
looking big -brimmed linen hat,
typified the trim career girl of
today.
A report from the popular
lounge Of one OF Washington's
smartest hotels declares that
while out-of-towners go in for
the traditional black and white,
natives" cling to their light COL
ored country club" clothes. AS
proof, they point to Mrs. Forrest
Davis, recently noticed in an en-
erald green frock with white coin
dots and wide-brimmed rose
straw hat. With her, Mrs. Al
Ian Cunningham chose a bronze
green dress with tiny dots and
matching hat in the same tone.
Mary Lord Andrews looks trim
in her Red Cross summer uni
form. :. Feminine, dainty
sprigged white dimity Is the
choice of. Marcia O'Brien.
Evening star., 1943-06-27
Keep Shoes
In Order
By Tivian Brown

Associated Press Features Writer.
Shoe rationing has taught us
to think twice before we discard
that "old pair of shoes"
To save our three pairs a year,
we must remember to brush suede
shoes daily with a suede brush;
dust and polish kid, calf and pat
ent leather shoes before putting
them away.
The same shoes should not be
worn two days in succession or be
dried on a hot radiator, which
burns and cracks feathers.
In rainy weather we should al
ways wear overshoes-a new pair
of shoes can be ruined beyond
repair by a drenching Of rain.
Get new lifts when heels be-
come rundown, new Innings when
necessary. new soles and new
laces. Be sure to repair shoes at
the first sign of a rip in any seam.
Avoid bad habits of walking,
such as scraping soles on floor,
knocking heels together and run
ming over on one side or the
other, which wear shoes out rap
idly.
We should never wear street
shoes around the house and
should keep shoe trees in shoes
when not being worn.
Always buy shoes that fit well,
because shoes that are too large
or too small will lose their shape
quickly. No one these days can
afford to make the mistake of
buying shoes that will have to be
discarded because of poor fit and
discomfort.
Evening star., 1943-06-27

the hips, are a tradition with the
Chinese and provide one OF the
most graceful Of slim lines.
In addition to It's grace, sill
houette also fits In with our fabric
conservation program, for II We
shorten the ankle length skirt Of
the Chinese. as we do for daytime,
there emcrges q sheath that fits
beautifully with not an inch Of
material wasted.
In dresses, the little standing
collar, the side closure and rich
embroidery will mark the Chinese
influence. Goats will feel 1t, too,
Evening star., 1943-06-27
By Helen Tosf


IN these days Of careful shopping
that Is more true than ever. This
Is why the Chinese theme, which
stems from ancient art, Is sound
and therefore likely to endure.
Chinese women are supposed
to be short, but not all of them
are-any more than are all
American women tall. Nor are
they all slim. So, their chosen
silhouette which fits them well
is equally good for our Nation.
Of diversified figure types. The
beautifully cut clothes, shaped to
At through the waistline and over
Evening star., 1943-06-27

Here's a Hollywood inspired idea that may gve you
thought for yardrobe. Faye Emerson War.
ner Bros player, tohife and brotcn outfit the
'chite shrOaisf dress stitched in luggage and the nail
studded belt done in a darker for accent. Take
OF the large rough corfcheel of hife drama.
fixed acifh a luggage tan fuiie
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
Two Daily
Quizzes
Knowledge Test
BY DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

BY DR.. SABINA II. CONNOLLY
What are the three largest
cities of Great Britain?
What name do you associate
with Ca) I'm this sign. thou
shalt conquer; Cb) The City
of Cod; (c) THE Prince of
Peace
was (a) the earliest Jew
ish historian; (b) the original
Robinson Crusoe; tc) the in
ventor of the organ and the
harp?
What does the title Of the
opera mean: (a) "Cavalleria
Rusticana'; OBJ lie Cog
DOR; Cc) I'll Trovatore"?
DO you know your geography =?
(a) How wide is the Strait of
Gibraltar? (b) What is the
capital of Burma? (c) What is
the land of the White Rajah :?
What state has these last three
letters: ta) sas; (b) anna; (c)
it's?
ANSWERS on opposite page)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
Quick Que tions

1.-The hanson, a light carriage,
has how many wheels?
Pin what Shakespearean play
do we find the character Of
Banquo?
3-One of the most famous books
Of the last World War was
written by Arthur Guy Empey.
What was its name?
4-What division of the armed
forces wears as insignia two
crossed over a torch?
5-If you're nautically inclined
you'll know how many masts
there are on a ketch.
6-To what pungent plant is the
leek related?
THE natives Of Yucatan are
known by what name?
ANSWERS on opposite page)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
Your Horoscope

Frances Drake.
The Detroit Times,
1929 Times Square, Detroit, Mich.
PLEASE SEND MY INDIVID-
UAL HOROSCOPE, PERSONAL
DAILY GUIDE and LUCKY
CALENDAR for the frat six
months Of 1913.
! Was Born;
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Send I5e and Self-ASSrsusS
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
MAPCH 2f "a APRIL 20

MAKO n Fl TO arm ~
Keep clear Of dissention
difficulties with relatives, over
tiredness. nervous tension and quib-
bling. An even, steady pace. with
the right amount of Seasoning
for problems will put you over
nicely. Attend your church.
APRIL 81 TO MAY %
Taurus N More responsibilities
likely. but Taurus is stalwart and
stands strong. and If you don't per-
NIT worry, others troubles and dis
illusionment 10 take hold. you'll
weather whatever the days and
years storms. Prayer important.
MAY sf TO JUNE 81
COMMA good time to build up
for tomorrow and the whole new
week. which will bring new ad-
vsntages. adventure, fresh interest
in old affairs, meetings, confer
ences, new orders and revised plans.
Favorable period.
JUNE % TO July rs
C1ncer-You are cauti on d
against oversensitiveness. looking
into the past too much and misgiv-
ing. BE hopeful, your naturally
cheerful self. and ALWAYS main
tain faith in our God and His
blessings. Variety fine, but not
changeability.
july % TO AUG. %
Leo-Today calls for renewal Of
your good Intentions plus prayer
to put the strength, the power Of
effort back of those intentions. De-
termine to carry on despite new
difficulties. Today's aspects are
really favorable, and for necessary
work and study. too.
AUG. 95 TO SEPT. 9S
PirQo-Scholars. musicians, doc
tors, teachers, especially of these
now interested in war work and
activities connected with the coun-
trY's great cause, plus all you do
ing other important assigned work
agreeably are on the honor role.
SEPT. 2L TO OCT. %
Libro-D epen greatly upon
yourself whether you are going to
enjoy today. If you start the right
way, by going to church, saying
earnest prayers Tin thanksgiving,
as we'll as asking for more favors)
and keeping your broad mind on
the bigger things. forgetting any
thing petty, yeti,ll be ekay
OCT. 2L TO NOV. 20
Seorpio-Home affairs, heart in
terests, children's and old folks &C.
Invites and welfare deserve their
due share of attention, are favored
for usual benefits. Great things on
large scale in the making-pray
for the right moves.
NOV. 2S TO DEC. %
Soaittorius-Especially fine in
huences for making good contacts,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06

advancing the interests Of our gov
eminent and making easier the
great tasks before il, also planning
future activities. Don't give up,
and remember. it's never too late
10 mend a wrong.
DEC. % TO JAN. p
CapricorH-Star aspects favor
able on whole, however, you per-
sonally will be expected TO pat
something into the day TO complete
the success mixture. But Capri
corn knows how TO put heart, soul
and unreserved energy into a thing,
so we're counting on you,
JAN. p TO FEB. %
AQuarius-No doubts anxiety,
no fearing that your efforts may
not be sufficient or liked Do what
ever you must well, and have more
confidence that you will succeed
What we SOW we reap is a good
thought this really favorable day
FEB. 2f TO MARCH 20
PisccS-Here's a chance to make
up in overdue correspondence
checkup notes; attend to little per-
sonal needs. But first, remember
your spiritual needs are most I'M
portant. Go TO church, pray earn
estly, and remain cheerful
A child born on this day.
Upright, sympathetic, kindly; in
tellectual, probably fond Of travel
especially by sea. Could become an
excellent navigator, or succeed
especially welt IN any undertaking
connected with the water, nursing,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
Bright Sayings
of Children

The Times is publishing such
remarks and paying 81 for each
published.
TodayS 81 goes to Mrs. FELTON,
r. Muscott, St. Louis. Mich. Her
3-year-old son expressed his lik-
ing for red Jelly. said he wouldn't
eat the green Jelly his mother was
preparing. Asked why, the boy
said;
Because II amt ripe"
Mail your favorite child's say
ings to Bright Sayings of Children,
Detroit Times, Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
Fighting Mans Friend:
18th Grader, IS
Subject 10 Draft
Call Any Time
Fighting Mans Friend:

Mrs. NJ. G.: Q-My son is Il
sro in the eleventh grade. Wher
will he be called: Will he have 4
leave school?
A-Your son Is subject 10 call
ct any time. II ne Is called be-
fore ne has finished this semeS-
ter, you may request a defer
ment until the end ot the term.
Permission will not he granted
for him 10 finish school.
NJ. r.: A-The foregoing will
answer your inquiry.
L. r. B.. Q-My allotment was
approved Dec. 10, 1912 Is il
effective from June /, 1912? Wher
will ] receive il?
A-Inasmuch as you state
YOUR allotment was approved
Dec. 10, 1912. II undoubtedly
becomes effective that date. IL
ne were in the army June |, he
should have stated, In his APP
plicstion that payment of the
family allowance be made retro
active to June 1, 1912.
Normally. when an applica-
ton which iS-not- retroactive
IL approved. the allowance will
begin 10 accrue on the first Of
the next succeeding month fol-
lowing the date of application,
and payment will be made fol-
lowing the end OF that month.
Mrs. c. NJ. H.: @ My husband
was examined al the induction
center and was rejected. Please
tell me why he has not received
his classification.
Ale should call his draft
board and inform them that he
has not been classified since his
rejection.
Mrs. L. NJ. s.: Q-My son sup
ported me until he enlisted in the
army. Since then / have found
employment. Am / entitled 10 ar
allotment?
Ar you have ceased to he
dependent on your son for sup
port, you are not entitled 10 an
allotment. Suggest you write 10
the Office of Dependency Bene-
tit. 2IS Washington street,
Newark, n. j., giving them full
Information.
Miss NJ. NJ: Q-My boy friend
was drafted into the army last
November. but he was not assigned
10 combat duty. How long will it
be before he gets furlough. He
was 80 in January. Can be request
a release from the army?
A--There In no definite length
of time that one must serve In
the armed forces to be eligible
for q furlough. This must be
determined by his commanding
officer upon a basis Of his units
state OF training, etc.
He may submit n written re-
quest for release to his COM
manding officer, because Of adj
vanced age. 38 or over. He must
also submit satisfactory evidence
that he will be employed In war
work or In agriculture.
Soldiers Fiance: A-Thls IL q
matter 10 be decided by military
authorities. There would be no
way of knowing whether he
would receive his training In
England or In the United States.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-06
BY Frances
Drake
Horoscope

Birthday Comes i and Find What your
Outlook Is According 10 the Stars,
forS March
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-20
NAACP Levels
Blast At War
Office Bias

WASHINGTON. - Condemning
he March 5th waikout OF 26 preju-
diced white war department clerks
as a strike against the govern
ment," the NAACP demanded thi,
week that Ii. Col. A. r. White. chic
Of the machine records branch here
stand firm against al efforts Ia
ADOPT within his department a poll
cy ot segregation OF office workers
on basis o. color or race.
For several months Negro and
white girls had worked together at
The machine records division here
when some OF the white girls OBJ
iec.cd 10 working wi;h5Negroes. F.
y Middleton. chief clerk OF the
section. called all the employees to-
cc,hcr and. in effect. said he could
SC groga:e Negro women IL he de-
sged. bat he had personal objections
- taking such action He then re-
sci1ced the order After the March
26,h wa,k-out az white women
clerks because Of mixed rooms, the
section decided 20 reconsider segre-
cation OF Negro and white workers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-20
League Plans
Jobs For All

CHICAGO (ANP)-The Chicago
Urban league has launched cam
paign TO assure Negro workers that
their present jobs will be secure
after the war. In explaining the
campaign procedure, the executive
secrtary, A. l. Foster. pointed 10
the fact that after World War ]
thousands OF Negro workers were
discharged. According TO employ
ers, the workers were dropped az
ter the last war because they had
not developed satisfactory work
habits and their public conduct was
Objectionable TO the. white work.
ers. and TO the people living in the
factory districts.
II was also charged that Negroes
stayed away from work after each
pay day, came to their jobs drunk.
drank on the job, fougnt on the
least provocstion. and were ac-
cused OF using vulgar and obscene
language.
AS a first step in the campaign.
the league has distributed illus
trated posters in tsverns, barber
shops. poolrooms and other public
places. One reads, Loud talk
starts whispering campaigns
against us" the other. Keep your
job-and your job will keep you.
Do IL fnis way: Be courteous. punct-
ual. reliable. quiet. neat You can
make a brighter economic future
for the Negro race"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-20
Mrs. Florida R. Ridley,
Boston Pioneer, Buried

BOSTON CANP)-St Bartholo-
news Episcopal church was the
scene Of the last rites FOR Mrs.
Florida Ruffn Ridley, one of the
pioneer women 81 Boston who died
las, week al Toledo. Ohio. where
she was making he- home with hcr
daughter. Mrs. Jesse Hcslip.
Mrs. Ridley was the daughter Of
George Lewis Ruffin an important
figure in carly Massachusetts life
and the only Negro 10 ever serve
ms a Judge in this state a eTadu.
etc ~ normal school here charm
Ing speaker. versatile and active IN
the development OF colorcd wo.
mems clubs, Mrs. Ridley was a
leader in Bos;on's social life. She
attained fame as writer when
such an accomplishment was UNI
usual in ono Of her sex and race.
Funeral services were held IN
Toledo as we'll as Boston.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-20
Burglars Break In
Oakland Ave. Store

Police Friday were investigating
an attempt 20 break into a grocery
store operated by James r. Allen
al $500 Oakland avenue According
10 Mrs Selma Thomas, al employee
ot the store. an effort WAS made 10
enter the building through a back
window which had been smashed
by tho alleged burglars
Patrolmcn Robert Rodgers and
Henry Tinklc Of ScoHt Car o.. Be
thune Station invest gated tho at
tempted burglary and found file
case had been ri'led but no csti-
mate was given 81 merchandise
stolen or damage caused. PATROL
man Rodgers said TIC burglars
were probably searching for any
cash that may have been let in
the store overnight.