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Evening star., 1950-08-06

O4AAt4 A@4N - &@AbS
Thoroughly exper. trim; year-aroupd
york Up TOP Enssi e90d ss No of
Bethesda on old GEORGETOWN rd,.
left on Beech ave. right on Admission
I'd. TO Carl M: Freeman's. See Mr..
CARPENTERS WANTED, exper. trim
men. Apply ready for work. Dir:
1 fsna RaSee aSe 1iisRf sRs sSe os 10
Downing st. ne, left on Downing
to 18th St, then to Job.
CARPENTERS, irst class. Apply at
construction Job, 121 Tuckerman st.
ne. Top wages paid
CARPENTER Foreman and layout
man. for lge. housing Job. must be
thorough and experienced in run
TIn nlnE Ssg6 TSr6' TOD wages for right man
civh ENGINEER. experienced, for
Mills q Z rEFTicoSD. fSSt5ash. sSos ifth
CLERKS-Exper. OILY for ish. pro-
duce. and delica lessen dept; new
Kosher Super Market opening soon.
CLERK for our art dept; some
snowledge n VIE a+S Of :, art helpful. INQUIRE
CLERK-TYPIsT. fast, strong, good
and once duties. Require D. c..
drivers permit. Start $40, 5la-day
wk.; raises; perm. Write at once.
Box 2S0-T. Star.
CLOTHING SALESMAN, with credit
store exp. pleasant working cOnd d.
apply ROYAL CREDIT CO., TAI 1th
CoILECTIoN MAN, exp. in collec-
tion and telephone locate work
LONGS 731 7th st. NV.
COOK, white. must be sober and Al
for small restaurant; 6 am. to .
pm. GIBSON RESTAURANT, Falls
Church, Va. FA. 9ss3.
CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER to erect
nationally famous line of pre-as-
sembled houses. Gail MA. 40SS. -
COUNTER MEN t2), experienced,
white; good salary; no Sunday
work Apply MARINER RESTAU-
RANT, 1912 Wisconsin ave.
CREDIT MAN, with collection or sales
experience: must have car: $50 week
and commission. Apply 8 am,
Room S27. 724 9th st. NV. 5
CREDIT MANAGER, retail exper.
necessary. Aggressive promoter with
good collection record. Opportunity
with old established Washington Co.
Write. full details and salary ex-
pectation. Box SIR, Star. %
Evening star., 1950-08-06
COMP ANY
ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING COMPANY desires
representative for Washington; full
time position; should have exper. in
Government contracts: engineering
background preferred. Call DI. 1901
ERRAND BOY. white only. Apply
AMERICAN DENTAL LABORATORY,
443 9TH st. NV.
ESTIMATOR SALESMAN for res.
painting. with recent local exper.
Apply in writing, stating all facts
in 1st letter to JOHN W. JOHNSON
INC, 1924 De Sales row NV. Wash.
g, D. c. III
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT in estab-
lished sales ONCE Must be expert
typist with knowledge of bookkeep-
ing. Starting salary S225- $3.50
monthly. Phone Ma. S155. lie
Evening star., 1950-08-06
HELP MEN
statesmen

Dur biggest season In history. our
men are really making money,
There is a good chance to go ahead
with a rapidly expanding organiza-
ton. We call by appointment only
on prospects who have actually
shown interest. We will teach you
our carefully planned operation on
which comparatively new men are
earning over $500 per wk. Apply
personnel manaser, $40 Ring Build
ing 18th and M SITS. NV, 10 am.
to / pm. only. IS
Evening star., 1950-08-06

wk. and good comm.
Experienced selling wholesale sup
plies to local grocers, restaurants,
taverns, hotels. institutions. Perm.
Large wholesale paper products con-
Germ. Write at Jnce. Box 13-T, Star.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
SALE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, August l2. 1890 EST.
Court House
Winchester, Virginia.
] Groom country home on mountain
overlooking Shenandoah Valley. all
modern conveniences, oil heat, prop
erty includes 81 acres of timber, 3
commodiouS cabins, excellent spring
and fish pond. 10 miles from Wash
ington; ideal for summer camp resort
or year round home.
For information. call Winchester 34SQ
Evening star., 1950-08-06
SALESMAN

Old established automotive iobber has
opening in Washington for progress
sive individual to sell automotive
supplies and equipment. L. S. JUL
LIEN. INC, 1443 st. NV. -
SALESMAN lover 35), follow up leads
lations. Must be exceptional. Full
or part time man. Write Box g.
6313 18th st. NV.
SALESMAN General merchandise
store; 512-day week; good working
conditions; must be alert, like to
IS. Call NE. 5940 for appt. -6
SALESMAN, exp'd; mems clothing
and haberdashery. salary and comm.
arrangement. EISEMAN'S, F st at
sALiEsMAN, DRUG DETAIL, to call
on doctors, druggists. hospitals for
progressive pharmaceutical manufac-
turer; excellent opportunity for man
with pharmaceutical or premedical
background or experience in similar
work. Box S-V. Star. -
SALESMAN-Young man for hard
ware store, exp. preferred. excel. op-
ply BARBER q ROSS, 5th and v
SITS. ne. DE. 0501. .-!2
SALESMAN, cover D. c., Va. linoleum
stores, lumber yards, store fixture
manufacturers; Baltimore distrihu-
tor; car necessary; salary, commits
g sion; Box 165-s, Star. . -
earn upwards Of 500 wfly, selling
retail merchants. Car advantageous.
Apply Monday, am. 233 7th
sxIEsMAN, Al one who is long expr. in
selling to Wash. restaurants, hotels
ments; ability to speak Greek essen
tial: we offer a permanent, excellent
paying position with straight sal
ary, plus expenses. Please give full
informa ton in first letter. Replies
will be held in strict confidence. Our
men know of this ad. Box SIR,
SALESMAN to represent wholesaler
of nationally advertised television
and electrical appliances. Good op-
portunity for advancement for ex-
per man. Call LU. 1900 for ap-
SALEsMAN--For retail LIQUOR store,
good salary. Apply in person only
5319 Wisconsin ave. =
SALESMAN WANTED with following
dept and speciality stores for Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and washington
ing sideline. WIN turn over ali &C,
retailers: 1Oes comm. Perform
BRASSIERE CO.. INC. 695 Broad
way. Bayonne. N. j.
N-CONSULTANT. for Wash
and nrby Va. and Md. 70 work with
Wssh's. most modern and progress
sive hearine aid office. Exc. comm.
Hundreds of leads from local ladio,
newspaper. home show. and direct
mail advertising. EXP. helpful but
not essential. Car and desire to
work are essential. Ward Rosemond,
Microtone of Wash. 206-7 Bond
Bldg. 14th N. Y. ave. NV. ST. lilo.
statesmen
Exper in vacuum cleaner business. to
sell nationally famous Kenmore
vacuum cleaners. No canvassing.
Prospect file maintained. liberal
wkly drawing account: must have
car Apply Personnel Dept. Soaps
ROEBUCK g. CO., $500 Wilson blvd,
Arl., Va. IS
statesmen
Century -old national AA-l rated COM
psny has opening for salesmen with
residence in Arlington, Fairfax or
Loudoun Counties of Virginia. For
territories In these counties, good
income. good opportunity for ad-
vancement. dignified non-seasonal
repeat business. no high-pressure
cut-throat competition and not af-
fected by the demand OF raw ma
Evening star., 1950-08-06
SALESMAN

I'm still waiting for the right man
to join my sales organization. If
he has good sales ability, he can
earn at least $4,000 per yr. Must
have car. Drawing account to quail
fed man Call AID 053l S
Evening star., 1950-08-06
EXECUTIVE MANAGER

For Golf and Country Club in Wash
ington, D. c., area; must have ad-
ministrative ability; good salary and
permanent position; application must
be accompanied by statement of ex-
perience and references. Box 251 r.,
Star.
Evening star., 1950-08-06

In order to protect its adper-
tisers from receipin0 circular
matter. it is expressly understood
and agreed that all such mat
ter iOilI be Dithheld as far as
possible By The Star. Only bona
fde anSWerS to advertisement
addressed to bor numbers In
care OF The Star ipill be deliUered
to advertisers on DreSentdLiOH
Of the boz number ticket.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
SALESMAN

Immed. opening for costume iewelry
line, strong promotional items for
portunity. car essential. interview
only EDWARD SALZBERG, 724
OR
Evening star., 1950-08-06
MACHINTST

ing machine work. Apply in person,
Monday, between q and IL. THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MACHINE
SHOP. 919 Jesup Blair dr., Silver
Spring. Md IS
Evening star., 1950-08-06

B0OKKEEPER, 26 to IS. prefer
ably with automotiye bookkeeping
exper.; prefer man with car. Apply
formation and earliest data avail.
AMERICAN TRAILER CO.. 4Q30
Wis. ave. NV. -
Evening star., 1950-08-06
C. G. SLOAN & CO., INC.
AuctiOneers-Appraisers

LARGE sale, household goods and per-
sonal effects of every description, at
public auction at Sloan's Tuesday.
pm, valuable jewelry by order of
T. G. Bradley Jr.. admr. estate of
Roland S. Robbins; the American
Security and Trust, the Union Trust
Co. and others, embracing in part,
diamond rings. wrist and pocket
watches, scarf pins, gold chains,
lapel pins, full dress shirt sets, pen
and pencil sets, etc. Terms cash.
c. G: SLOAN g. CO., INC, Aucts.
Ect TO 1901
Evening star., 1950-08-06
AUCTION
AT
Williams Auction EIous e
9IS New York Ave.

HIS NEW YOTK Ave.
This Tues. aug. Sth), , PM.
Pine satinwood bedroom suite. splen-
did decorated walnut high grade
bedroom suite, maple bedroom suite.
black walnut bedroom suite. walnut
dining room suite; mahogany dining
room suite. with credenZa buffet and
breakfront-style china. 9 pcs: break
fast set; small. medium and large
tables of various kind: several marble
lamps, old cherry what=not stand;
old pier tall mirror, about 9 it.; odd
goose-neck style love seat. brocade
upholstered 2-pc. liv.. room suite.
very attractive lounge and living
room chairs: twin and full size beds.
odd dressers, chests and vanities;
beautiful inlaid lamp and tea tables,
numerous other worthwhile effects.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
Sales Representative

Must have successful selling expert.
ence; salary. bonus and expense ar
rangement. Apply by letter only,
giving complete details to Mr.. r W.
Myers, THE RWIN-WILLLAMS
CO., 1917 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1950-08-06

Progressive manufacture
er, leader in the field,
In process of normal,
planned expansion pro-
gram. Large backlog
for production and de-
velopment. Located in
Western Michigan. Box
179-S, Star. 3
Evening star., 1950-08-06

FURNITURE FINISHER
Must be exp. in new work: good SAL
ary; permanent ALPERSTEIN'S S
FURNITURE STORE, 1923 7th NV,
ask for Mr.. Marks.
FURNITURE SALESMAN-Retail fur
niture experience, salary. commits
sion and good working conditions
See Mr.. Igoe at HOUSE AND HERR
MANN FURNITURE STORE. 9TH
and Eye SITS. NV. -6
Evening star., 1950-08-06
HELP MEN (cont.j

BOOKKEEPER-ACCOUNTANT. for an
established Arm. Perm. position;
day wk.; salary, vacation with
pay, bonus: Box 32,T. Star. -
fscKaAYhhs sr and Walden 'tshdy rds SGdk Sks
Piney Branch .nd Flower ave pN'
BRiCikLAYERs. plenty of good work
in. Wash. Nd. and Va. for Or, expsT. pM
1850 after 6 pm. -
b. c. and Md; call 81. 29s6 during
day. or report to Weaver st. ana
Weaver ter. NV. u
BRICKLAYERS. qualified mechanics
for flrst-class work in Md, Va. and
" c two SooS SesIs Conditions MGen %
nelson, 923 v st. NV. Call Du.
BUILDING EHIiNG MAINTENANCE FORE
MAN-Exper. handyman, able to do
sHie plunsing' 'ssi Supervise D janitor crew; 1
5-day wk., vacation and sick leave
plan Starting salary $1,000 eyr,
BUS BOY, CoLoRED. exper. Day
work. meals Apply in person only.
BOB INN: 1915 l4th st; NV;
NIGHT SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
and desk clerk must have eleyater
1900 Mass. ave. NV. S
BUTCHER MEAT CUTTER. exner..
sober, reliable; ref. Apply in person
only, 1906 9TH ST. NV. 5
BUTCHER, exper., sober: good hrs:
spa ppIy pSy co Apply 2sso CHEZ CHEVY ,vs CHASE
BUTCHER, independent store, exp
meat cutter. all around man; sober.
good pay, good hrs. Reply stating
refs. Box 16-R Star.
CABINET MAKER, thoroughly ex-
per-; no carpenters need apply;
40-hr. wk. Employe discount on
purchases and other company bene-
fits. Call or see Miss Jones. SEARS
ROEBUCK d. CO., 230l Lawrence
ave ne. NO. 6543. 5
CALL TAKER- R-DISPATCHER, knowl-
edge OF city and appliance and re-
frigeration service desirable. Good
opportunity for right man. Call Mr..
Shallow G. E. SUPPLY CORP, HU.
$500
CANVASSERS, part or full time:
guaranteed hourly rate, no COL
lections, no call backs, no deliveries
for Va, D. C. and Md. Phone 10.
5-2390.
CARPENTERS, 1st CLASS
Mechanics, white. familiar with resi-
Dental work; top wages. Call MIR.
WILSON III SQO1 10
Evening star., 1950-08-06
Classified Ad Rates
Local Advertisers
Three Lines (Minimuml

/ or 2 times. 35c per line.
D. to 6 times consecutively. $50 Del
line.
z; times consecutively. 31e per line.
Special Notices and Personal sc per
line additional.
New Automobiles. Soc per line. 4-line
n, IN ir1Ilro
Evening star., 1950-08-06
SALESMEN!
S3UU
A WEEK
statesmen

Several men are needed for imme-
diate placement in sales positions
offering exceptional incomes. Posi-
tions are permanent. Men selected
must be neat in appearance, and
have had some sales experience.
Local character references essential.
Apply Mr. Orpin, Professional once,
9 am. TO IL noon.
U. S. Employment Service
Old Post once bldg, l2th and Penns.
ave. NV.
In
Evening star., 1950-08-06

OUT-OF-TOWN RATE
Four Lines (Minimum)
Plat rate per line -.- SOC
Out-of-town rate is charged on all
Advertising 80 miles or more fxom
Washington.
DEADLINES
SUNDAY EDITION "a PM. Sat
MONDAY EDITIONS PM. Sun
OTHER EDITIONS. 8 2 M. Day before
Branch Agencies l hr. earlier.
Claims for errors must be made in
time for correction before second in
sertion.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
ARLINGTON AREA

WOMEN
Clerk-typist, int. once, days $40
Typist, legal Arm 100
Typist. med. exper., 8 days 1855
Dental asst. trainee, days Open
Stenos., Nat. ors, days $500
Secy. educat. research. days $50
Secy. to execu., B days - $500
Head cashier, some typinE 225
Asst. bkkpr.. real estate, 3 da. As
Allenwales bkkpr. IS up
Research elk. some typ, 5 da. 20
File elk, no exp. nee, 5 days 145
Recep. messenger, days 81
PIX. week ends $50 day
Finance trainee, car nee 5000
Hardware sales, over 30 as
Inside sales, radio parts SIS
Once elk, h. S. grad. 5 days $50
Grocery elk. 1910 pm. 55
Fountain mgr. exper. so
Counterman, no Sun. 20
Produce man so
Pinball mechanic 80
POTOMAC EMPL, AGCY.
1884 Wilson Blvd, Arl.. OK. 4466,
ATLAS, 1920 N. Y. AVE.
Sec'ys, stenos., typists, bkprs., recpt.-
typist. file clerks. payroll clerks.
bkDE. inch oprs, Many others.
1920 N. Y. AVE. NV. RIM. 500.
Evening star., 1950-08-06

WALTER H. KESSLER
Personnel Services. 6I2 Wash. Bldg.
18TH and N. Y. Ave. NV. ST. 9442
Electronic engineers, production en-
gineer, typinG, craftsman, top cleo
tronic technicians. A variety OF
positions available.
FEMALE
Secretaries, stenographers, typists and
other once positions available. II
Evening star., 1950-08-06
statesmen

Century -old national AA-l rated COM
pany has opening for statesmen with
residence in Arlington, Fairfax or
Loudoun Counties of virginia. For
income. good opportunity for ad-
vancement. dignified non-seasonal
repeat business. no high-pressure
cut-throat competition and not af-
fected by the demand of raw ma
terials for the war effort. Man must
be married, age 25 to so years and
own a car Write BOX 494-R, Star
for personal interview.
Evening star., 1950-08-06

TYPISTS (F) to $45 Wk.
Real estate, ms. und. 80, $40; ins.
typis Ie EXP eaD $50 ' ae Assoc eo'e typist psH
exp, S45 wk.: typist, grade 2 and
3; at once. See Miss Evans at Ma.
BOYD'S, TOO 18th, Cor. G
TYPISTS (F) to $45 Wk.
ment ctfiees ices s1ss; ss typist. aisi Psx eas opr :,
beg $35 wk.; recep. typist rental
once, 5000; credit ONCE typist, $40
wk.; % others daily. See Miss Reed
PERSONNEL SERVICES
1911 q st. NV. Next church.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
REFRIGERATION
ROUTEMEN (2)

Permanent position. no experience re-
quired, age 81 to 80. interesting
work, excellent opportunity with an
established commercial concern. We
require serious. intelligent and am
bilious men, with at least high
school education and dependable
references: excellent salary. Apply
office, morning, 9-l2.
American Linen Service Co.
OO22 9Th CT N w
Evening star., 1950-08-06

III. uC. -
AUTO SERVICE SALESMAN - Must
have technical knowledge of Chrys-
ler-Plymouth cars, pleasing person.
atty and able to meet public;
W.A.T.A. disqualification, paid vaca-
tions; steady position to right man;
salary discussed at interview. Write,
giving full qualifications. Box 3S-T,
AUTo SERVICE SALESMAN = we
have ap opening for a. reliable and
exper. automobile service salesman.
Must be able to diagnose. trouble,
make estimates. write repair orders.
Be capable of meeting and pleasing
the public. Permanent position. Good
Sapyv Sslary and . bonus; s, ses NJ; Dillon'
WashinGton's Washing Oldest Chevrolet Deal
uTo fR1MMRR. SHae aus permsnent NAM Job for
tiens b.day Weeh ash piees TesslRs work eoRa With
salary guarantee. Paid holidays and
Mr.: Nuckols. CAPITOL CADILLAC
oLDsMoBILE CO, ST. 26O0: after
g pm, OIL. OSLO.
BAKERS HELPER, white, expert
WooDMook PASTRY SHOP, 1927
Colesville rd., Silver Spring. Md. 5
BARBER, white; 40-hr. wk.; COM
mission basis. Apply Navy Ex-
change, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER,
BICYCLE MECCHANIC-Must be ex-
perienced. Apnly 933 6 st. NV. -6
BODY AND FENDER MAN. EXP.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
JANITOR

COLORED. Z5-3o YEARS. OF age.
married. physically fit. for jani-
tors position with the Evening
Star. 9-6. 5-day, 40 hour week.
Apply Personnel. Room SOC.
EVENING STAR
1101 Penna. Ave. NV.
Observation-Disclosures pref. to live
in white or colored. Salary S35.
Call bet. land 3. FA. 1857.
Capitol st. Sc. johnson 3-S7O0. -
LIQUOR statesmen, only thoroughly
experienced need apply; liberal salary
and commissions. NEY'S LIQUORS,
1913 Pa. ave. NV. Ask for Mr..
De Young s
and road work. some safe work. Give
experience, ref. and salary; must be
sober Box l23-R Star.
Evening star., 1950-08-06
AUTO MECHANIC

White. take charge OF our feet OF
Chevrolet cars; must be first class.
with ref: We want a reliable. sober
man who want q year-around Job,
Evening star., 1950-08-06
DEBIT MEN

Wanted by Sun Life Insurance Co.
of America: no previous experience
necessary. as we train you; guaran-
teed salary and liberal commission.
Ages 20 to 40. Apply Monday, Suite
4. 2046 Wilson blvd. Conklin bldg,
Evening star., 1950-08-06
AUTO SALESMAN

Used cars-Plenty Of nice clean cars
to sell at low prices; excellent
financing facilities. We okay our
own deals and make spot delivery;
guarantee of 500 weekly take
home pay, with advancement as
sured: See Mr.: Sax. AUTO WHOLE
SALERS, INC. 1871 Bladensburg
Evening star., 1950-08-06

SPANISH-ENG. SECY.
5-day wk., exper.: stenog.. Arlington
and Alexandria positions, at once.
See BOYD'S, 700 18th, cor. G, MA.
234O y
Evening star., 1950-08-06
AUCTION SALES

ZED L. WILLIAMS & ZED l..
WILLIAMS, Jr., AuctiOneers.
Auction house full of good
condition, worthwhile and
ready to use furniture,
household effects, including
numerous decorative and
specially attractive articles.
Items suitable for large or
small homes or apartments.
ALL TO BE SOLD BY
nYTDT tn
Evening star., 1950-08-06

CARPENTERS, 1st CLASS
Mechanics, white, familiar with resi-
Dental work; top wages. Call MR.
WILSON DI 2Qn1 IN
Evening star., 1950-08-06

PLENr9 OF WORK. Ne $3.50 $3.50 coM.
MISSION. 81 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PIX, Md SH. 5000
Evening star., 1950-08-06

Exper in vacuum cleaner business. to
sell nationally famous Kenmore
vacuum cleaners No canvassing
Prospect file maintained, liberal
wkly drawing account: must have
car. Apply Personnel DEBT. Soaps
ROEBUCK e. CO., $500 Wilson blvd,
Evening star., 1950-08-06
HELP WTD. AGENCIES tcont.

Physical Chemistry (M)
Phi: D: degrse. exp, lab. work; lab
istry; top salary; at once. See Mr..
Ford. MA. 2340.
BOYD'S. 700 18th. Cor. G
Evening star., 1950-08-06

Thoroughly exper. trim; year-aroupd
work; top wages: good opportunity
for advancement; , miles No. Of
Bethesda on old Georgetown I'd.
left on Beech ave. right on Admission
rd. to Carl M. Freeman's. See Mr..
Evening star., 1950-08-06
AUTO MECHANICS

Body, fender, motor, general mech;
Shift mgr, able to supervise, S65;
auto mech. in Alexandria; gas sta
tion attds. Daily openings. See
Miss Day regular for top openings,
welcome. MA. GIG.
nHn nNNAYAYHH H-@NHK~-
Evening star., 1950-02-27

the 20s, Is one of New York's most
popular sights.
When she finishes all the en-
cores of her hit song, Diamonds
Are A Girls Best Friend" the
most sluggish diamond miner
should feel like working a 16-hour
day at the scale prevailing in. say.
1918.
With Miss Charming a hit OF
such proportions-and she is a
proportionate girl if you ever saw
one-it is inevitable that Gen
tlemen Prefer Blends" should be
one. too. What it might be with
out her is too terrifying to con-
template and besides there are
too many other terrifying things
in the world and in the news
papers.
Miss Charming certainly is not
the most brilliant performer in
New York but she is the theater's
most triumphant piece of cast
ing.
She is hugely funny light
headed girl, the quintessence of
what humanity might we'll think
of as blondness. She has no mind
of her own and is Indifferent to
the possible uses of other minds
Evening star., 1950-02-27

Eric Brotherson, Alice Pearce who
is always a funny fluttery type
and Rex Evans as a rotund Eng
lish playboy are other busy assist
ants.
Still another is Anita Alvarez
a fiery Pennsylvania whose sole
dancing shows that Spain and the
Quaker State have a lot more in
common than you have had any
reason to believe.
X X
Maybe it is true that Lorelei be-
longed truly to the roaring 20s
Perhaps it is right of her now
middle-aged admirers to rue what
time has done to her.
Both these things are unim-
portant because Miss Charming
is Of the Sos and any one who
prefers another blond has only
himself to blame. OF her kind,
one could be more worthy.
Evening star., 1950-02-27
Her fate entered the world with

Her fate entered the world with
her and she accepts it with a
hilariously resigned welcome. She
was born to be the playmate of
rich playboys and if they think
they know the rules of that game
better than she. they are the ones
who really are the idiots. She
merely looks like one when it
suits her convenience. which is
enough of the time to make Gen
tlemen Prefer Blends" an enter
tainingly noisy evening.
A native of Bali Hal going to
the Ziegfeld-if he could find a
seat unsold-would know. Miss
Channing's was big production
although he might not have read
or heard a word about it. 1t
takes % pages of program to
cover it, starting on page 81 be-
hind the ads. Ziegfeld himself
never beat this.
Except for Miss Charming. how
ever, this multitude of references
has to do with the material of
a somewhat ordinary musical
comedy. 1t has a book by the
original author and Joseph Fields,
some amiable music by Julie
Styne and a few fast lyrics by
Leo Robin. It also has some diff
ferent dances by Agnes De Mile
that are more casual than usual
and cast so large it takes two
and one-half hours to pass the
given point of your seat.
The smartest thing about the
libretto is that it almost never lets
Miss Charming out of sight. She
is always there acting out a wide
eyed, amoral innocence in which
she enfolds a veritable school of
vulnerable males. Her Lorelei
songs are unfailingly the best any
Lorelei ever sang, Bye, Bye
Baby" "a Little Girl from Little
Rock" Diamonds, Etc." and
Gentlemen Prefer Blonds."
The voice in which she sings
these is as affectingly deadpan as
the face she turns to the world
If there are any two funnier
things. it is sheer idiocy to keep
them from the public.
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It is not quite fair to the others
to imply that Miss Charming has
no company in Gentlemen Pre-
fer Blends" The fact is that she
gets a pretty best girl friend in
Yvonne Adair. a brunette who
might stand out in other circum-
stances. Comedian Jack McCau-
ley, a decorative vocalist named