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Evening star., 1950-01-01
WASHER;
SEWING NYLON?
(Fron, Mrs. F. II. D.,
.Si1t,er .Snrin0


I have one of the new squeeze
type washing machines. It has
been used almost every day of
the four months or so that
have had it.
Some days / have put out as
many as four washes, so I imag-
inc 1t has had the equivalent of
a years use for a wash once-or-
twice-a-week family. I have
found that when I had any trou-
BILE it was because didn't follow
instructions. I usually put the
clothes In first and then the
water and soap after. That some
times causes trouble, but when
do what the card says. running
the water first, 1t works very well.
However, anything that creases
easily and is to be used without
ironing should be washed Ivy i.and.
It leaves ugly wrinkles in such
things as jersey slips and night
gowns and children's corduroy
overalls.
Another thing. it can't be used
with a small amount of water
It just won't run until it is full,
up to the water line. So you must
either wait until you have 8
pounds or use a lot of water for
a few pieces. For some one like
me, with a full wash almost every
day, that is no problem, but for
a smaller family 1t might be.
I would also like to contribute
my experiences in sewing with
nylon, and I would like to hear
from others who have used 1t, too
The instructions always say to use
a fine needle and nylon thread
only, with almost no tension.
tried that and followed the in
structions very carefully. but oh,
what a mess! The seams were SO
puckered. I finished three gar
ments that way and didn't dare
use them in public. Then ! hap
pened to hear some one say that
mercerized thread was better.
knew nothing could be worse, so
Evening star., 1950-01-01
Hinnes-Hogon
Wedding Told
(Continued From Page CO

of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
A. Garfield of California. where
he was a pioneer oil man Of the
West and one of the developers OF
Beverly Hills, and of the late Mr..
and Mrs. George T. Hines Of
Oxford. Pa. She studied at Gar
rison Forest School and Finch
Junior College.
1t. Wogan attended Campion
Jesuit School at Prairie du Chen,
Wis, and Sullivan's Preparatory
School in Washington and was
graduated from West Point last
June. He is the grandson of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Wogan
of New Orleans and of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pickney Nc
Lain of Asheville. His great grand
father was DR.. Jean Beugnot Of
New Orleans and Paris, France,
who was decorated by Napoleon
III with the Legion d'Honneur for
his work in the discovery Of the
causes of yellow fever.
Evening star., 1950-01-01
Dorothy Dix
Determination to Marry Is Increased
When Parents Present Their OPPOSITION

Every day I get letters from
agonized fathers and mothers
asking how they can break of
unsuitable marriages that their
infatuated children are deter
mined to make. They see their
fine. upright. honest John caught
in the tolls of some silly little girl
without heart or brains or prin-
ciples. and they know that If he
marries her it is bound to break
his heart and wreck. his whole
future. ~.-- ......-.
They see their, petted and
adored Mary fascinated by some
ne'er-do-well, and they know that
if she marries him she will bring
down lifelong misery on her head.
But they are powerless to save
their children from the catas-
trophies they are about to precip-
Fitate upon themselves, John and
Mary turn a deaf ear to their
parents warnings and entreaties,
and father and mother wiring
their hands in futile anguish and
ask what can they do to prevent
the tragedy. s.-'
First. I should say, quit oppos-
ing the match. Not even propin-
guilty is such a matchmaker as is
opposition, and there Is no other
quicker way to rush young people
into a hasty and ill-advised mar
riage than to forbid it.
The contrariness Of the human
heart has thrown a magic halo
about multitudes of commonplace
girls and boys, and made other
boys and girls determined to
marry them Just because their
families opposed the match. It is
the eternal lure Of the forbidden
fruit.
The next move In breaking OF
Evening star., 1950-01-01

cardigan jackets over low-waisted
straight dresses.
1922-Chanel slip dresses glori-
fy the boyish figures-introduc-
ton of costume jewelry-waistline
drops to the hips-short- skirt era
begins.
1923-Ultra sophistication the
vogue-daring. deep-cut sleeveless
slip dresses. bare backs, even for
daytime, no girdles or bras be-
meath. The Dolly Sisters in their
dresses by Jenny made handker-
chief points on skirts popular. Era
of the marcel wave"
1924-Flour sack silhouette,
straight from neck to knee with
helmet hat over boyish haircut.
I 1925-Ina Claire, sparkling
comedienne in "The Last of Mrs.
Cheyney." ushers in era of the
best-dressed woman. Short skirts,
strapless tops. cloche hats almost
covering the eyes. Fur borders
on skirts.
ITO be continued from 1926
through 1949 to1norroD.)
Evening star., 1950-01-01

Swanson, Theda Bara with heavy
in direct contradiction, great en-
phasis on the vamp - Gloria
makeup. Headache bands" long,
dangling beads and earrings.
1918-Slim patriotic" silhou-
ette-manufacturers agree to use
limit of S yards Of 54-inch mate
rial in the interests Of Hoover
izing" our wool.
1919-Skirts getting shorts
inches from the foor-Fringe
skirts-Dolman wraps-turbans
small and often feathered.
192o-Pearl White and 1.-THE
Perils of Pauline" finds clothes for
action the big news. Harem trous-
ers with .f1ared tunics above
Coats with huge fur collars. Eye
brow-hugging hats-bloused bod
ices. uneven hemlines, floating
panels.
1921-Prohibition and votes
for women bring simple tailored
clothes. the first casual look-into
vogue. Belted suits. straight
Evening star., 1950-01-01
Readers CIearinq House

I tried it with an ordinary size
machine needle. but still loose ten
sions. It worked so much better.
made my little girl pale pink
dress of nylon and 1t is quite
presentable. In fact. 1t is her best
dress now. and oh. what JOY to
care for. Almost any kind Of spot
comes out and, of course, no
ironing. think all children should
have at least one nylon garment.
Now that know how to sew it,
I have made myself two blouses
for less than 50 each and. of
course. IN colors and styles that I
couldn't find in the stores. There
is a yard-goods shop on F street
that features nylon remnants at
a much lower price than In the
department stores by the yard.
These remnants are usually large
enough for a blouse, small child's
dress or slip or a boys shirt. My
husbands short-sleeved nylon
sport shirt (homemade) is his
pride and joy. and 1t cost about So
less than half the price in the
stores. I still have the problem
of the hand finishing necessary to
a dress or blouse though. That
still Fuckers and I don't know
why. Does any one have a sug-
gestion?
This is such a useful and inter-
esting column. have been read
ing it for a long time, but this is
my first contribution. I hope
that 1t will help some one.
FISHHOUSE PUNCH.
fFron, Mrs. /. Meg, WashinotorJ
For Mrs. K. c., Mclean: Dis
solve two pounds Of sugar with
a pint of fresh lemon juice and
a quart OF sparkling water. Add
a quart of pure old Jamaica rum,
a quart Of cognac brandy and a
pint Of peach brandy. Then pour
in another quart Of sparkling
water and stir. Put a large lump
of ice in the punch bowl and
allow the punch to brew for two
hours. Float oranges, lemon, lime
slices and red cherries on top.
Serves IL. The recipe is from
Esquire Magazine.
Evening star., 1950-01-01
CovoIcode Of Foshion-19O0-792

19oo-Floradora frills inspired
by the celebrated sextette-waspI
waist. bell skirt, high collars.
1so1-The young beauty, typi-
fed by the Gibson Girl and the
new star, Ethel Barrymore. threat
ems the stately sophisticate. typi-
fed by Mrs. Leslie Carter. Sailor
hats, shirtwaists and skirts. and
bare-shouldered evening gowns
the rage.
1so2-The age Of speed and
sports affects fashion-motoring
busters, thick wells tying on hats
bathing suits designed for SWIM
ming, golf and tennis dresses take
the spotlight.
19o3-Hsyday Of the toque we
call the Queen Mary-elongated
look-high-boun collars, sloping
shoulders, long, narrow skirt be-
meath high bosom line-America's
dollar princesses," Jennie Jerome
and Consuelo Vanderbilt both
married English dukes and be-
came beauty and fashion idols.
1so4-Lillian Russell was queen
and opulence was fashion. Feath-
ers, frills, lace, chiffon. the more
the Dusty" bodices. back
fullness to skirts-Gainsborough
hats.
19o5-Directoire influence in
cutaway coats. leg-of-mutton
sleeves-gored skirts with deep
borders of tucks, lace or braid
hats enormous and bulky.
1906-High empire-waistl1ne-
dainty elegance - skirts with
Standardization of the short
coat. seven -eighths length-friz-
zed porapadours with small, chic
hats popularized by Queen Alex
1907 Hemline news - short!
Two inches off the ground-relax-
ing, waistlines with mo evidence
of boning"-Mary Garden and
Geraldine Farrar the rage, in
PRODUCING tall willowy brunette
with definite allure as the ideal.
190s-Princesse. 'unpadded sill
houette Observation-Disclosures
of the "tailor made"-big hats
fiat on the head.
1o09-Washtub hat laden with
plumes above hoWglass silhouette
-jabots and fancy ruffs.
Standardization Of the hob
BILE skirt. the sashed waistline,
the huge hat and muff! The
Follies Girls reign begins.
1911-Poiret introduces oriental
influence In fashion - turbans,
odalisque draped skirts, jewel
embroidery-the turkey trot and
bunny hug rage necessitated slash
ing hobbie skirts to the knees.
1912 Body y-beautiful clothes,
draped high bodices. softly sashed
waistline, clinging skirts-lots of
ringlets around, the face, large
turban covering the rest of the
head. Stoles, big fat muffs.
1913-Long. thin. willowy figure
with "proffered hipbones"-hey-
day of French designers Drecoll
and Doucet-1rene Castle emerges
as a new star and a new fashion
ideal.
1914-Castle clothes by Lady
Duff Gordon-Tunics over narrow
underskirts, multilayered chiffons.
little Dutch caps-soft delicacy
the keynote Of style.
1915-Wartime in Europe rev.
olutionizes fashion-introduct
Of the chemise frock in Paris.
1916-Liberation of the female
form divine via Annette Keller
man and her one-piece bathing |
suits.
1917-The chemise frock, loose,
easy. emancipated. but ladylike-I
Evening star., 1950-01-01
WhvGrow
Old?
By Josephine Lowmon


I am writing about a subject
this week which is delightful to
women although it may sometimes
be puzzling, frustrating or harass-
ing! I am writing about men.
Some of them may be hard to
live with but most women find it
harder to live without them. I
hope the subject may be interest
ing to the men who read this
column and to the women who
are interested in them.
There has always been much
discussion as to whether men or
women lead the hardest life. AS
a matter of fact, polls have shown
that the majority of people, men
and women, think that woman has
the most difficult time. It seems
men have been sold on this
idea, too.
It is true that most women work
all day and part of the night and
every Sunday, at least their re-
sponsibilities never stop except
when they are asleep. While
woman may not have such big
responsibilities as man yet she
has more small, wearing duties.
She can't get away from her re-
sponsibilities at all. Woman often
shoulders the responsibilities of
the home and has to work, too.
Woman is so conscious Of these
truths and has made man so con-
scious of them, that we sometimes
forget or underestimate the heavy
burdens most men carry. With
our traditional division of labor,
the man making the living and
the woman caring for the house
and children, women who have
not worked often fail to under
stand the pressure under which
their husbands live. It would be
a good idea, if it were possible.
for men and women to exchange
Jobs for q few weeks. 1t would
probably end by each one wanting
his old responsibilities back.
Man not only must meet keen
competition constantly but he
feels the emotional impact of hav-
ing his family entirely dependent
on his earning power for food and
shelter, education, pleasure, safety
and advantages of all sorts. With
prices like they are and the de-
naands of family an unending
torrent, it is no wonder that many
men are dropping off in the prime
of life because of heart trouble.
There are many wise women
who know their husbands are
working themselves to death and
these women would settle for much
less luxury and more years with
their husbands and more time
during those years in which to en-
JOY one another.
It's heady to become successful
and 1t is almost impossible to let
go once you start to climb the lad
der of success. but often the result
is stomach ulcers, heart trouble.
fatigue. a bay-window, loss Of
romance and children who are
strangers
II you men live to be old.
through some miracle, you will
have your ulcers and your money
and what have you? You went
through the vibrant rich years like
lawn mower through a clover
patch, and you will not be able to
repeat. You can NOV the lawn
Of success all right. Will 1t make
you truly happy?
Evening star., 1950-01-01
Modern
Marriage
Wife Must Learn
From Another
About Shorinq
By Dir. Paul Popenoe

Mrs. E. will have to take some
lessons from "the other woman.
It's painful and humiliating way
for her to get an education.
When she came to consult me.
she was bitterly indignant. 1--WE
discovered that my husband is
stepping out on me-" she said.
How did you discover it? Was
it an anonymous letter or an
anonymous phone call?"
II thought such things were
only fiction" she replied.
DO you still think so?"
She grinned family. You're
right" she admitted. Il got a
letter. investigated-found my
husbands car parked outside the
woman's door. Later I saw the
contemplate chemical blond. I
don't know what my husband can
see in q drugstore creation like
that"
Have you asked him?"
mo. That's what I want to
ask you about. What shall I do?
Shall I accuse him?"
What good would that do?"
She looked doubtful. Finally
she said, "You tell me. You're
the doctor"
Don't let him know that you
suspect anything is wrong. Ask
yourself-or I'll ask you-what
she has to offer him that you
don't"
Nothing. She belongs in a
night club on Main street. He and
I have a lovely home and he has
often told me he's proud Of me- -
$50 far, so good. Now let's get
down to the facts. What can she
possibly supply that you have
failed to give him? A willing
sexual partnership, perhaps?"
She squirmed uneasily, ther
demanded with a show of indig-
nation, isn't there anything but
sex in marriage?"
Hundreds Of things. But Sc,
is there, too. I won't ask you fol
details-you look guilty."
I went on: HE tells you he!
proud Of you. How often do yot
tell him that you're proud of him?"
She made no reply and I gave
her a chance to think. She rose
and walked over to the window
loked out Of it for a while. When
she turned around I saw that she
was weeping.
When she finally faced it, Mrs
E. knew well enough where the
trouble was. She had become
more and more demanding, had
begun to use sex as a means of
reward and punishment, not as a
partnership In love. She had not
attempted to build up her hus-
bands self-respect but had criti-
cized him, ruthlessly in a small
business failure which he had en-
countered. The "other woman
asked nothing but gave every
thing.
It was no trouble for Mrs. e
to win at that game. It was q
tragedy that she had to learn the
lesson from such a source. Shit
could have learned it In a much
less painful way, any time during
the last few years. if she hae
asked herself, Am I doing every.
thing in my power to make this
marriage a success?"
ror free advice on marriage reIa-
ttonships. send with your letter ad-
dressed to DR.. Paul Popenoe In care
Of The Star, q SELF addressed stamped
envelope. All letters strictly ,conhden-
tialD
Evening star., 1950-01-01
Miss Heimer Wed

Miss Jean Elizabeth Helmer OF
Baltimore, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Harold Heimer of Col
lege Park, became the bride OF
Mr.. Peter Temple Perrine of Los
Angeles yesterday at Emmanuel
Episcopal Church in Baltimore.
The Rev. Ernest Victor Kennan
ofhciated at the ceremony.
Mr.. Perrine is the son of Mrs.
William Charles Frederick Rost
of Ashburn, Va, and Mr.. Ray
mond Ely Perrine of Winchester,
Va.
Evening star., 1950-01-01
Broccoli Soup

Leftover cooked broccoli makes
delicious soup when combined
with chicken stock or bouillon and
milk. Season well with salt and
pepper. an herb or two, and q silver
Of garlic. Remove the garlic be-
fore serving,
Evening star., 1950-01-01
TO CURL FEATHERS:
ALASKA,

from Mrs. r. E. c.. Washinoton.J
In regard to curling q feather
plume, I recall that as a child I
would watch mother carefully
clean the tops of our old wood
kitchen stove. then sprinkle with
q generous handful of salt and
then shake the big ostrich
plumes over it. They really curled,
but it perhaps isn't the approved
method today.
In answer to I. @. P. about
living conditions in Alaska: We
have just returned from az
years residence there. You did
not mention what part of Alaska
you were interested in. It is a
very large territory and condi-
tions vary.
However. it holds true that In
all areas housing is at a pre-
MUM. Places you would never
look at in the States, you rent
and are glad to have shelter. Re-
member though, you may have to
pay $40 a month for an ugly one
room apartment, heat it yourself,
and still be too cold to take more
than a hurried bath. as you must
share the bathroom and water
with other tenants. Some have
to pay q full years rent in ad-
vance. Better not arrive there
without having some agency find
q place for you. Food is some
what higher than in any part Of
the United States. In winter,
milk and fruits are very high.
Much money has to be spent on
warm clothing. Electricity is very
high and lots has to be used, as it
is daylight only to Z hours in
winter. More darkness nearer the
Arctic circle. But then no elec-
tricity either. =.
The most comprehensive and
true picture of Alaska is gained
by reading Herb Hilscher's book,
ALASKA Now" Don't believe only
the entertaining and summer
stories written by authors who
know everything about Alaska"
after spending ! to months there
in the summertime. Winter is
8 months long. My husband
earned a very good salary, but
we spent that and most of our
saved bonds merely to exist there
for az years.
CHESS PIE.
from Mrs. r. d. G., Wdrrenton.)
This is In answer to Miss l.. D.,
Washington, for chess pie. This
is really good. I have used 1t
many years.
Chess pie: Four eggs. 2 cups
sugar, / cup of sweet cream, ~
cup Of butter, / tablespoonful Of
hour. Mix in a little of the
cream, pour this mixture in pie
plate lined with unbaked shell.
Then sprinkle it all over with
nutmeg and bake until firm.
49 ~ y ~
CHLORINE BLEACHEs
ON NYLON?
from Mrs. W. A. S., Greenbelt.J
!. too, am interested in the
effect Of chlorine bleaches on
uylon.
Evening star., 1950-01-01
SHAMROCK PATTERN.

(From A. H., AleIundrid.J
Having so many requests for the
Shamrock lace pattern. I am a bit
worried.
I made three copies and have
sent them out, but the folks are
very slow in returning the sam
pies. 1t will take a little time,
but all will receive copy of the
lace. I am sure 1t is better that
all folks know that they will get
their samples and that they are
not being ignored.
I would appreciate it if they
would mail stamped envelopes. as
some are very far away. I am
thrilled to be able to help the folks
get this pattern, as it is a very
beautiful thing.
have had so many helpful
hints from the column and now
my husband is reading it. He
likes to fool around in the kitchen
once in a while. Now he some
times cuts out an item before I
get chance at it.
I say thanks for a wonderful
column in a wonderful paper. I
have lived in the District most of
my life, and IN Virginia for Is
years. I just can't remember when
The Star was not a part of our
house.
Thanks again.
** 4 y
JELLY APPLES?
fFront Mrs. S. G., W1shtnoton.)
I am interested in learning
how to make jelly apples. These
can be purchased in some places
in Washington. will describe
what one looks like so you may
know what I mean. A Winesap
apple Cor any other) is covered
with a nice, clear. red jelly which
is allowed to harden. A stick
is placed in the center Of the
apple. incidentally. the stick is
put In the apple and then 1t is
dipped into the jelly.
Thank you for, any help you
can give me.
Evening star., 1950-01-01

Don't throw oway those broken
Christmas toys Scotch" Gel.
lophane Tape will fix them up
good as new! Cracked doll heads,
broken crayons. shattered air.
planes and balsa models-they're
all easy to fix with a few strips
OF transparent cellophane tape.
Keep q roll Of this sticks-at-a.
touch tape in every room for
sealing. holding. mending and
protecting. Look for Scotch"
Brand Tape in the gay plaid dis
penser at stores everywhere. Get
several handy rolls-they're 15t
and 25t, or buy the big money
saving roll at 39e. Be sure to ask
for Scotch" Brand Tape.
Evening star., 1950-01-01

For free advice on marriage reIa-
ttonships. send with your letter ad-
Of The Star. self-addressed, stamped
envelope. All letters strictly eonfiden-
Evening star., 1950-01-01
CHESS PIE.
CHLORINE BLEACHES
ON NYLON?

from Mrs. W. A. s., GreenbeIt.)
!. too, am interested in the
effect OF. chlorine bleaches on
nylon.
Evening star., 1950-01-01
and it's clear

I've bssn "browsins' through photograph albums and
day which pictures were taken before and after
switched from shampoos with drying ingredients to
KREML Shampoo You see, KREML with It's y
natural oil base just what my dry, brittle hair ~
needed for 1t pampers each lock into behaving n:
like perfect angel But besides leaving my hair soft
q satin, KREML Shampoos marvellous new ngredi.
ent olisan0 makes it fairly glow with natural glossy
because It has special cleansing qualities reveal ali
Evening star., 1950-01-01
BUY-LINES by Nancy Sasser
w..tly Adv.,i.-s Column 81 Thing, New Interesting

NEW YORK, N Y, Jan. 1st-1t's sad awaken
ing when New Years morning finds you suffer.
ing from, acid stomach, headache or heartburn
from rich food and drink. But you cun help
yourself to quick relief. Simply drink u glass
of water with u tsp. ARM & HAMMER or COW
BRAND Baking Soda :. for this wonderful
alkalizer helps correct excess acidity. That's
why always take it several times day when
feel q cold coming on too . lust n tsp with
Evening star., 1950-06-25
LocuI Masonic News
Blue Lodges.

Two lodges are holding theil
annual picnics today for members
and their families. Samuel Com.
pers will be In Rock Greek Park al
Pierce Mill on Tilden street, pm
till dark. Washington Centennial
is at Palisades Recreation Center
3 to 8 p. m, with a show at 4 pm
Dawson-Monday, F. c.
Federal-Monday. M. M.
Stansbury-Monday. entertain
ment; Gen. Amos A. Fries will
speak on Communism"
Joppa-Monday, M. M.
Takoma-Tuesday, M. M.
Samuel Gompers-Tuesday, in.
itiation.
Acacia-Tuesday, M. M. by pas
masters.
Harmony-Wednesday, Griffith.
Young Night; M. M.
National-Wednesday, Fellow
craft, 251S Seventeenth street
NV.
Theodore Roosevelt-Wednes.
day, officers meet with P. M. Pau
H. HutSler.
Warren G. Harding-M. M. by
past masters.
William r. Singleton-Thurs.
day, special, 8 pm, F. C..
Petworth - Thursday, special
initiation.
Osiris - Thursday, special,
pm, M. M.
Hope-Thursday, Masonic edu.
cation, 1000 F street NV, 8 pm
st. Johns-Friday, Club 111a
1l2 Seventeenth street NE.
Joppa-Friday, special, M. M.
Royal Arch Chapters.
Anacostia-Monday.
Mt. Horeb - Tuesday, Roya
Arch by the Grand Chapter degree
team.
i Royal and Select Masters.
i Mt. Pleasant Council-Monday
r. & S. M.
Knights Templar.
DeMolay Commandery-Thurs
day. ladies night, 801 Thirteenth
street NV.