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Evening star., 1949-02-11
QUILTING FRAMES?

(Fron, Miss N. H., WashingtonJ
I wonder if some of the readers
of the RICH could tell me where I
could find an old set of quilting
frames (still in usable condition.
or where could have them made.
I have enough quilt blocks for al
most two quilts. one in the popular
half square nine and the other
The Road to California" which
were made up when was little by
mother and dad, he cutting them
and she sewing. Also some years
ago mother and I quilted one that
made on curtain stretchers, and
in the last few days I have COM
pleted another in this way. Al
though they serve the purpose,
they are also a little dangerous, as
no matter how you protect your
self against quilting, you do at
times prick yourself with one of
the pins and it is sore for days.
Therefore, if I could get the above
information in regard to frames
would appreciate it so much. My
sister told me that dad made
mother a nice set, but will have
to admit I do not remember them
or whatever became of them
through the years.
Evening star., 1949-02-11
ANTIQUE FINISHo

ANTIQUE FINISH?
(Fron, Mrs. A. v. H., WashtngtonJ
Can you please tell me how to
put an antique finish on a picture
frame which now has a dark oak
finish?
Evening star., 1949-02-11
RESTORING HEM?
From AL. s.. Alexandria. J

IFTOm A. I. s., AIeTGHQTtdJ
I decided to lengthen a black
satin dress, but very carelessly
pressed the hem in too heavily or
with too hot an iron, even though
the material was protected with q
a very heavy press cloth. Is there
any way of restoring the luster or
removing the lines that have been
pressed in so deeply?
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l--'----
Social Security Facts
Do You Know?

INNINHIIMlIMIlMIlIIIlIllaIHIIIllllII


SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL
l. That when applied for social security card
you gave date of birth and other information so
that social security account could be set up in your
name
2That all identifying information furnished by wage and
salary has been carefully guarded since the
first social security accounts set up thirteen years
ago. Wage information shown in your account is equal
ly well guarded.
g. That only YOU-or your authorized representative,
obtain statement of the wages credited to your
social security account Your local social security office
will help you request statement,
the Social Security Administration does not have the
correct date of birth if your has changed, be-
cause of marriage other reason, get in touch with
your social security Office promptly.
s. REMEMBER: ONE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS
GOOD FOR A LIFETIME If YOU HAVE LOST YOUR
CARD ASK FOR A DUPLICATE.
For further information ask at your local social
iy office 80 Warren ST., Roxbury 10, Mass Tel HI
2-6700.
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most appreclatlve and style-con-
scious gathering, Black held the
sway for daytime, and cocktails
and evening brought out the
reds, gold, royal purple, green
pink, and even the favorite
white.
Striking among the cocktail
dresses were flying panels, or
self-trimmed creations, or those
trimmed with dozens and dozens
of buttons.
The models were actress Lou
Swarz, Peggy Ford, Lillian
Thomas, Barbara and Jean Fair,
Colleen Philips, Blythe Ford
Harris, Janice King, Frances
Grant, Ruth Taylor, Mae Noyes,
Kendall Fair and Tulsa Edmonds.
Beauty and distinctiveness were
added to each costume by hats,
either by Stepane or Janice King.
Gloves were by Paula, furs by
Ivel, Makeup by Jodie Smart,
and special hair styling at the
show by Landlords and frankie,
and by special hair styling at the
show by Landlords and frankie,
and by special appointments with
Bernice Patrick or Bill Simmons.
Commentators Gerri Major and
Bill Chase did every creation
Justice in the superb manner as
well as to the climatic scene
when Lilyn Ford, with Besshun-
ter Robinson, of Our World Maya
zine, assisting, draped model Ruth
Taylor into an exotic creation
right on the floor.
Many of the civic, theatrical
and sporting world notables were
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15
KAY VAUGHN SAYS:
Massage Right Living Make Hair Grow

Believe it or not, the wise ones
tell us that worrying about short
hair does more harm than any
thing else. So, get wise !.
massage and enjoy good living.
Then let Time do the rest.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15

NEW YORK (CNS)- There's
really no deep mystery about
growing hair. And this we get
from those who make their bread
and butter from telling others
how to increase their browning
glory. They say-''massage and
right living Yes, those were
the magical words"
Each day massage the scalp.
Brush, twenty, thirty, strokes
EVERY day, consistently as the
clock ticks. You just can't miss
for the scalp needs the exercise
just as the muscles Of the body.
OF course, we do not need to
add that you massage with your
favorite oil or pomade. The
lubricant helps a lot.
Now besides the message,
right living ranks equally high.
Sleeps hours, acknowledgements
here. Then there's a balanced
diet composed Of green and leafy
vegetables besides the good old
staples of meat and potatoes.
All these things make for longer
hair.
They sound simple? They are
simple things to do. And yet we
overlook them thinking there's
some deep mystery to it all.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15

DR.. ALMA ILLERY Of Pitts
burgh, Pa, is founder and
president Of the the National
Achievement Clubs, Inc,
which will hold their An
nual convention Oct. 1914
at the Day Star B aptist
church in New York City.
The convention will carry
the motto, Showing Our
Love for Humanity. Prom
inent in civic affairs throu-
ghout the nation, DR.. Illery
built the achievement clubs
up from neighborhood af-
fairs to 80 branches spread
throughout Pennsylvania
with chapters in New York,
Washington, DC, Alabama
California, Ohio, and Him
ois.-(ANP)
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15
LILYN FORD'S PARIS IN THE FALL
REVUE SHOWS STYLE TO Be EXTREME

NEW YORK TY-(Global)-
Exquisite and extreme styles in
the Lilyn Ford Paris in the
Fall" Revue enchanted the over
flow audience that witnessed the
show on Sunday evening in the
Skyline Room at Hotel Theresa.
This gala affair was presented
by Hortense Aiken, Miss Ford's
sister.
Included in the showings were
bathing and beach attire, suits,
dresses for street. afternoon,
cocktail and evening, and each
costume was originally designed
and executed by Lilyn Ford her
self. Sleek close fitting lines
made the models appear as sill
houettes as they glided along
the floor to the applause Of a
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15

When you're entertaining and
want 10 be free of pot-watching,
serve Hamburger G0Rldsh. It's full
Of SAVIOR. combines nicely with a
tossed green salad and suffers no
damage il 1t must stand and wait
for late guests arrival. Fry i slices
bacon and add 1 ID. cabed beef, ] ID.
cabed pork, cup chopped onion.
Brown lightly. Add 4 slices fohtG.
toes. u tsp. paprika. u tsp. cdrGwdy
seed, II tsp. mdrjordm, 1 tsp. salt,
2 cups stock. Simmer over low fame
until beef is tender (about 2 hrs.).
Yield: 6 portions. Place the goulash
in a ring Of fluffy white rice or
mashed potatoes.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15

cloth mask (your nose, eyes,
and mouth cut outs). Keep on
for ten minutes. Remove, and
find your face texture, finsE,
tighter, and glowing vita baMaty.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15
Beauty Hints
A COSTLESS BEAUTY PACK

One of the finest and least
costly of beauty packs is made
of snow. Soon, very soon, we
shall have gift from the skies
of this wonderful coldness. Just
be ready to scoop up some from
the first downfall. After cleans
ing your face thoroughly, apply
the snow, holding in place with
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15

Two snowballs never make a
winter, either-at least, if they
are the variety pictured here.
What they do make, though, is
a mighty pretty and delicious
dessert - especially when the
snowy whiteness and delicate
favor Of vanilla ice cream rolled
in coconut are complemented by
the ruby color and tangy good
ness Of a cranberry sauce top
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15
Mary Strong
Talks
A GREAT MAN

What is a great man? How
shall we know him? First, let us
look at the things he bushes him
self with, whether it be things
or ideas How does he work,
i'll or well? "By their works
you shall know them" the Bible
says, while a Philosopher puts
it like this, "A man is no more
than the thing he makes, -wheth-
er he builds ships, or makes
clocks, or guns, or even, DOCKS.
You cannot call man fine or
great unless that which he makes
is great"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-10-15

ping. Here is a taste thrill you
won't forgetl
Coconut-C Cranberry SnOwbalHs
pint vanilla ice cream
Y cup shredded coconut
Canned whole cranberry sauce
Scoop ice cream into balls. Roll
in coconut and place in dessert
dishes. Top with whole cranberry
sauce. Makes 4 servings.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
LET'S SWIM SAFELY A

The swimming season will soon be up
on us and newspapers, in the summer
months. will carry the stories of hum
dreds of swimmers who enjoyed their last
swim.
Swimming appeals to nearly every
person. 1t is a sport which deserves it's
popularity but, just the same, it can be
dangerous. No one can tell when peril is
near and the water is no place in which
to take chances.
Swimmers should be careful if they
want to live. The idea that "it can't
happen to me" is no protection against
cramps that drown the strongest men,.
1t does not protect the occupants of over
turned boats who cannot swim stroke.
II, gives no strength to the fosol-hardy
swimmer who weakens himself. or her
self, by prolonged and solitary expedi-
tons into too deep water.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
JUNK STUFF AS NEWS

The newspapers have recently given
copioas space to reports about an alleged
brawf betweentan "heiress" and her hus-
band but just why anybody should think
that millions of people in the United
States are interested in the details of the
affair escapes us.
IF the press associations want to go in
for reporting brawls, they can pick. out
bloodier and nastier ones. They might
lack the alleged "glamor' of an "heiress'
which seems to be the prime essential
these days of series Of Geographic news
dispatches, but they could more than
make up for this lack of presenting more
artistic refinements to the brawling art.
Much the same comment applies to a
recent special feature article from New
York telling the world what five hoboes
think about the United Nations. Who
cares? It might pass as a bright idea
among the journalist boys, to narrate the
expressions of the hoboes, but the reader
who has any brains recognizes the stuff
as tripe.
After all, if the impressions and reac-
tons of the hoboes are so important, why
not let the hoboes write regular news
paper column? It couldn't be any worse
| than some now being peddled around the
| country and printed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
TODAY'S
BIRTHDAY
BY AP Newsfeotvres

CORNELIA OTIS SKINNER,
born May 80, 1901, in Chicago,
daughter of Maud Durbin) Skin
ner and Otis Skinner, stage not
ables. Actress, monologuist and
author, she showed promise in
dramatic ability when president
of the theatrical club at Bryn
MaWr College. Going TO the
Sorbonne in Paris, she studied
acting at the Coincide Fran
caise. She made her Broadway
debut in Blood and Sand" in
1921. For years she was much
more popular on the road than
in New York, which prompts
some of her writings about
Broadway. But in l94l she
scored in the leading role of
Somerset Maugham's Theatre"
and won the critics approval.
Among her many writings, "Our
Hearts Were Young and Gay" in
collaboration with Emily KIM
brough, became a best seller.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
AS LARGE AS A LAW BOOK

Honest, straight hitting Americans
must wear out their teeth crashing them
when they read of the way their money is
Tipped to the winds in Washington. Il is
. something like a lurid dream to- hear ex-
planned, as it was explained by Representa-
| tive George Smathers in The Citizen on
Saturday, how the men who are running
our government waste the Taxpayers
money.
Somewhere in the back 1ofs our brain
something seems to cry OUT mo; that can't
be so,' and yet it is. so, and the President
and the Congress know it is SO, just as
much so as though the money were thrown
into the sea, SO far as its expenditure helps
the people generally.
Representative Smathers pointed out,
in considering only one phase of federal
waste, that the executive branch of the
government, headed by the President
comprises 1876 parts, employing 1902
1870, in nine departments, 104 bureaus, u
sections, 108 services, 81 branches, 400
offices, 631 divisions, 10 administrations,
agencies, &c areas, 40 boards, six COM
mands, 10 corporations, five groups, 10
headquarters 20 units, three authorities
and 263 miscellaneous parts. @'a
Sixty-five Of them report to the Presi-
dent, and of he worked % hours day, z
days a week, he would not have time to de-
termine what all the reports were about.
Work, if that term may be used without it's
full connotation, laps and overlaps, each
draining its millions and tens of millions
out of taxpayers.
Senator Harry Byrd, Democrat of
Virginia, has demanded that at least half
million federal employees "be fired at
once" That could be done, he maintains,
without adversely affecting efficiency in
governmental operations.
The people of the United States are
aroused over the gross wasting of their
money in Washington To list all the waste
with explanatory notes would require a
tome as large as law book.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
Over Half OF Youths
Working As Clerks And
Stock Boys I'm Retail
Trade Establishments
Especial TO The Citizen,


TALLAHASSEE, May 19.-Ac
cording to the Child Labor De-
partment of the Florida Indus
trial Commission there are 81
legally employed Monroe Coun-
ty young people under Is years
of, age. Over half of these young
people are working as clerks and
stock boys in retail trade estab-
lishments. Many of the youth
are training for special jobs and
the remaining are employed as
laborerS in service, construction
and manufacturing enterprises,
helpers in amusements, clerical
workers and communications mes
sengers. Of the total, 81 are boys
and "a are girls. Employers with
minors under IL are required by
the Florida Child Labor Law to
have permits prior to the employ
ment of minor.
Employers who do not have
certificates for minors employed
by them should have, the youth
obtain these certificates from the
office of the County Board of
Public Instruction. Employers are
reminded of the double. compen-
sation clause in the Workmen's
Compensation Act in the event
minors who do not have the
proper work certificates are IN
jured.
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NO OTHER ONE

much. I'm afraId Too risky xe&4
better STAY in town tuniglIl~
Eyes, | will III 60 - -
Then dine with me sonlght
/ sC:radEfy. I'm dead fsfH1 zs1
sort Of shaken up. guess
Thought Id And eat Il ! can -
see DIR. Foster"
sYou're hbrt.~ he seewed e..
fully.
I'm not, really. Grady. Jsss Is
prove il come and ct me. 81
gave him tie a<idrwss Of the 70
taurant and heard hts promise Is
come immediately.
She next calIsd her Aunt "A.
gusta. treasured her and pleatfa
with her not % worry. Aunt A.
gusta could not refrain from !
terse "I-toid~you-so." the moneti
her fears were allayed. Il so1fla
not be necessary % call Anne ahs
was used to people coming n =
all hours.
When she came out of ire seie.
phone booth. Dan looked "a hte
ruefully. II suppose all pour folks
are ready 20 break the nefk q
the fool driver wio. hit yea. -
surmised. and added. ''you want
be driving back toftight. I take Il
Won't YOU come 10 oar iIoases
Nom told me "a azk yua"
Its extremely hind ef You. eul
II have q friend in town whod
take my head OF IL 1 went snv
place else. Another friend. ~
Hueston. Is coming Tor me- re-.
$50 you mustn't worry shout ~
Amy more"
She felt the keen blue esss
deepen. "rm not going % ~ -
THANK you for all you've d0ne~-
Istanding BY. being Kind whea PES
had every right 90 be angry" Dan
said. May I call you tonaarFoM-
i She felt her breath catch q lliila.
So he didn't want their sncAanisg
to end with this parting. he wsnled
to continue at q mere lelsufnls
pace this acquaintance begun ~
der such hectic conditions Ne
had only time TO wonder briefly
what il could possibly lead %. hs-
fore she answered simply. Please
do. III want very much 90 kneM
about Lucy and calling The hose.
tai is so unsatisfactory" she sac
him Anne Amory's phone uainllsr
land extended her hand. Sac tea
his firm. sure grip. and smiled a
him just as Craddy's ear drove -
j Ire he esnainaeal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
Chapter Q

Chapter 9
THE girl who came into the re-
! ception room had pale gold
hair. steady gray eyes and dim
pie iii, her chin "Darlings!" she
cried and threw her arms about
both Hattie and Dan rye seen
Dir, Spaulding and You're not to.
worry. I'm going in with Lucy
now and : PROMISE to let you
know everything that happens."
..Oh. Nora. dear, you'res such a
comfort" For the first time Hattie
seemed near tears. Nora kissed
her quickly and grinned at Dan.
II always knew you and that tub
of yours would end up in a ditch!
Where on earth were you going
on such a morning."
He looked sheepish. Holiday at
the shop. Lucy and decided to go
to- Layton's pond to skate a while.
Nom said. We shouldn't. but / was
too smart to listen"
Forget that celebrity stuff"
1t was late afternoon before DR..
Spalding was ready. to report. He
looked tired but cheerful as he
came into the room. Mrs. Hollo-
Wav?" he, asked and came and
took Hattie's hand. "Your little
] xirl is pretty badly shaken up, but
we've done d bit Of patch-work
and we believe that time and
Divine Providence will do the
rest. You'll trust US, won't your"
Hattie smiled at. him through
her sudden tears. You've put an
ufibeatabie' combination to the
task, doctor. I'm not afraid"
Good. Them all OF you may
come and speak to her for mo-
nient. then you must go home
and not come back any more until
tomorrow"
This" thought Martina as they
all turned in the direction of
Lucy's room, Els good time for
me to make my exit quietly" She
began to ease cautiously down the
hallway in the other direction,
! but Dan. saw her intention. He
. came after her, his hand insistent
on her elbow
"Wait, please. I won: be mo-
ment.. Promise?"
She shrugged, nodded word
leSsly. She wandered back into
the reception room. leafed through
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II might be appropriate, at this time
4, Of the year. when many young people Of
r key West are finishing their high school
edueations. to suggest to them that most of
the people In the world who amount to any
thing work hard for what they acquire
Too often, the youthful mind is i'm
4. pressed with the easy accumulation of
fortune by some exceptional figure that
looms in the public consciousness, little
!. realizing that such career is the great
exception among the mass of hard work.
era who get TO the top by sheer diligence
and persistence. rather than through some
~treak Of luck or opportunity.
. More and more. there is abroad in
the, world a conviction that individuals
Who DO not earn what they have are not
entitled To their possessions. The thought
h not so far wrong. ~ ...
....... IL every yOungster who begins bust
ness life in the next ten years gets thor.
oughly imbued with the idea of giving
value for money or rewards received, the
business world will not have to worry toe
much about the next depression and the
chances are that the people of the com
ing generation will find life happier
frvvpoeition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
.vERAcE AMERICAN NOT DUMB

=~Yhe size Of the national debt should
hr 81 concern TO every American because
heverages about $500 for every inhab-
itant IL this country
Fiscal and financial experts are al
most united in declaring that the nation
al debt might lead to punitive taxation
which will smother industry and individ-
nal enterprise" Unfortunately, these So
called experts never raise their voices
when politicians vote to reduce taxes, in
stead Of paying part of the national in
dcbtedness.
= The average American is not as dumb
as the experts believe. Either the debt
Sensational menace and should be grad
ually reduced, or il is nothing to stand
In theway of further increase in the spend
ing OF the national government. Which,
eses way the experts decide, they should
stick 10 their conclusion, even when Con-
gress debates the possibility of reducing
taxes on corporations and individuals.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
81 MINORS LEGALLY
EMPLOYED IN COUNTY
Your Horoscope

MONDAY, MAY %, l949-To-
day gives daring nature, elb-
quence, prominence and reputa-
ton. A kind nature and a trust
full disposition, and many friends
who will show their friendship
n substantial way. Success in
life Will be almost certain and
will be well deserved, On the
whole, a life is promised well
worth the living.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
Brother, Japanese
Occupation Good

TOKYO-(P)-Of the 100000
fan letters received by Gen.
Douglas Macarthur from the
Japanese, one stands out.
It is from Masashige Takahas-
hi. He approved the Allied occu-
patton commanders work so en-
Enthusiastically that he wound up
asking Macarthur to become his
brother. ...
There is no record of MacAr-
thurs reply.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-23
By Helen r. Woodward

a magazine. When Dan came back
he was smiling. Lucy spoke to
me" he cried delightedly. IN
sisted it was all her fault--said II
|she hadn't grabbed my arm-
"She must be a very courageous
girl"
sLucy's okay. That's why Moth
ing must happen ito her. Thank
God. she's going to be all light
now. Look, Martina! All day we've
been talking about going some
where for coffee, remember?
Mothers going to stay with Lucy
for while, and I'm free. There
must be some. place close by
I'm afraid I'll have to be 60
ing, Dan"
aWe've been selfish enough al
ready, keeping you here all day.
But l must talk to you about
about your car"
"Oh!" -.
TN a secluded corner OF a small
l nearby restaurant they had hot
black coffee and sandwiches. Dan
said. sI'll have a garage pick up
both cars, though the chances are
they've been hauled IN already,
I'll find out about them at police
headquarters. Please don't worry
about it'll have it repaired as
soon as possible"
Don't you worry, she adj
lmonished. 1T was all so unavoid-
able. I, too, was urged not to
make the trip. Oh, dear!" Startled,
Eshe remembered Grady Hueston
waiting for her during the lunch-
leon hour, of her broken engage
lment with DIR. Foster.
what is it?"
/ 81 just happened to think II the
man 7 was supposed to lunch with
should have taken it into his head
Ito call my home, my Aunt Augusta
must be fit to be tied by now!"
/ May I do any calling for your
mo, but l must do it for my
Iself right away"
4 The restaurant offered a pay
Ephone and Martina had Graddy
on the wire. in a moment. His
Isanxious; voice was sharp. MAR
Itina! What on earth happened?
Darling, where are you? We've
lall been beside ourselves with
|worryW
She explained briefly while. he
alternately sWore and commiser-
ated. 1--WE got my car here and
I'd offer to drive you out home
but the roads haven't improved