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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
FACT & FUN
BY Dick Wright

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BY Dick Wright
Once when Pigmeat MARKHAM
was down on his luck he went In
TO restaurant and ate a hearty
meal. When he finished eating hc
approached the proprietor and
told the man he was flat broke.
That's all right" said the pro-
prietor. wen just write your
name on the wall and you can pay
the next time you come in"
Markham knew 1t is necessary
for actors to keep up appearances
so he said, II don't like that idea
so well. Everybody will see my
name on the wall"
ooh, no, they won't" protested
the proprietor, "Your coat will be
hanging over It,"
My little nephew, Jimmy, was
visiting his aunt. After polishing
off healthy piece of apple pie,
he asked:
Can 1 have another piece of
pie, Aunt Mary"
Mary is one of those women
whose chief pride is their cooking
and their families. She fairly
beamed with pride. "Of course
you may" she said. did you know
/ baked this pie myself, Jimmy?"
Jimmy shot a quick apprehen-
sive glance In my direction. Final
ly he sighed and answered,
That's okay, Aunt Mary. I'll
take some more anyway"
Dorothy Garfield said women
and elephants never forget. I'm
not so sure about elephants, but
I'm positive about women. Those
inclined 10 doubt this truth are
urged to consider the following
incident:
A husband came in singing at
the top of his shaky voice. He
was delirously drunk. He stagger-
ed noisly up the stairs, and there
his better half was waiting.
This is the last straw, John"
she declared. II win not tolerate
a drInkard."
"But, hon." started the hus-
band.
But nothingi" interrupted the
better half. II want no excuses
from you. II 1t was the first time,
I'd maybe overlook 1t. But you
came home In the same condition
in June of 1880.
A coed came upon her room
mate crying and asked, Jane,
why are you crying?"
Jane looked up, her hazel eyes
streaked and Redeemed with tears.
MY boyfriend just told me we're
through" she said.
Remembering how many ro-
mantle breakups Jane had gone
through in the past, the coed
waxed philosophical. well, don't
worry too much about IT," she
said. "Just remember there Is a
man for every woman. You can't
improve on an arrangement like
that"
II don't want to improve on II"
said Jane, breaking into new fits
of sobbing, II just want to get in
on It,"
Had a little excitement at my
house last night"
what happened?"
"a burgular broke in the
house."
Did he get anything?"
He certainly did. My old lady
thought IL was me coming in"
Everybody says unkind things
about their mother-in-law Per-
haps, realizing what a hard lot
they have to endure was the rea-
son this incident was played
down in the daily press.
II seems that Johnny Boyce of
Glendale, West Virginia was so
glad to see his mother-inlaw when
she came TO visit that he grabbed
her and gave her a most energet-
ic hug, When he released her, she
had several broken ribs.
She scooted down to the other
end of the sofa away from him,
II wonder il you think you're
Santa claus" she asked.
why, no. I don't" said he.
\ a.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
WoMAN,s WORLD
Holiday Gifts
Can Be Made From
Almost Nothing
~ EpTTA uAIEV
By ERTTA HALEY

TOT YOUR GIFT list completed
~ YETI Are you wondering Just
how the stretched budget can be
made to fit it7 No? Then see what
you have about the house that can
be turned to pleasing gifts with
a bit Of ingenuity and only q little
work.
You don't have TO be extremely
clever with needle and thread or
scissors, or an artist with colors or
a paste pot to turn something al
most worthless in its present state
to an object Of charm and useful
ness. Here are many ideas with
which to start they'll probably
suggest others.
The ingredients other than ideas
required include mainly neatness
rather than skill, a bit of time and
some patience to see the project
through. Decide how much time
you'n be able to spare and plan
TO do only those presents by your
self that you can comfortably fin
ish.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19

from WTappi1g paper yoE'ps SSpsd.
make a three inch border, double
thickness all around the apron.
ChintE may also be used for the
ties.
All aprons given need not be Of
the hostess variety just described.
Maybe your old clothes reveal a
cotton cord suit which is too small
or too out-of-date. Use this for a
cover-al type Of apron with a skirt
full Of roomy pockets so that it
may be used in the garden or while
doing household cleaning.
Cover-au aprons usually have a
bib front and may button al back
There will probably be enough ma
terial left from the suit or dress
which is used TO make a ruffle TO
attach TO the bottom Of the peck
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19

pers and they're very easy to cut
from the felt. The sewing is easy.
and the trimmings can be buttons,
bows or even some old sequins II
you're making slippers for a would
be glamorous school girl.
Then. Of course, there are coy
slippers for the very young. These
may be made from terry cloth or
toweling. II white doesn't seem
practical. use colored old towels
or dye the white ones in pretty
pastels.
It's traditional Of course, to knit
or crochet slippers for warm win
ter comfort, and these, too. make
wonderfully welcome presents. II
you have the time and are inclined,
then these might be on the gift
list. One Of the current favorites
are long knitted hose with a leath.
err sole which can be attached with
blanket type stitching.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
Make Aprons
From Odds, Ends

Almost every woman has a
weakness for aprons whether she's
still hunting for her Prince Charm
ing and planning a domestic ca.
reer or the mother OF a busy house
hold or grandmother who is busy
helping her own youngsters or
neighbors, See how many on your
list would like aprons, and then
check your sources for material
Aprons can be made, and have
been made. for a long time from
almost anything guest towels,
remnants. handkerchiefs, sheer
curtains. cotton draperies, old
dresses and suits.
Take guest towels, for example.
especially II they have a row of
colored borders. Join the towels
together lengthwise. and make
small pleats or gathers at the top.
Select some chintz in a color which
blends with the towel color and
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
Cosy Slippers
VIII Please Anyone

Many remnant piles. perhaps
your own. may be hiding several
pieces of brightly colored felt.
Maybe you've picked them up at
some time long ago at q remnant
sale, or perhaps you've stacked
some old felt hats In the attic
where they're gathering dust.
Patterns are available for slip
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
Christmas. 1912 %.
Continued from page 81

additional members In 1913.
Dad" Walker and Ted Allen
Their own insurance company
zula Tandy, a complete recovery
Jeanne Marie Hyde, A glorious
vacation trip while in st. Paul
DR.. II. p. Jones, To be able TO re-
turn to his pulpit In 1913.
Rev. s. e. Ware. Congratulations
on being the best dressed min
lister in the Twin Cities this
year. Matte A. King, Lots Of
Matte A. King, Lots Of luck in
1913 for being so thoughtful OF
others.
Cameo Social Club, Some sort Of
new inspiration next year.
8. Vincent Owens, Lots of Jobs to
give out to what remains Of the
unemployed.
Charles L. Horn Of the Federal
Cartridge Corp. The thanks Of
over 800 employees and their
families for well filled Christ
mas stockings in 1912.
AL North, An attractive furnished
apartment with a wife waiting
to greet him when he comes
home.
George Brooks Jr. Continued sue
cess in his present business
venture.
Dorothy Randall, An opportunity
to be a winnah just once in po-
keno.
Myrtle Polk, A marching unit and
some majorettes and more OPP
portunities to make others hap
py.
Zephyr Turner, One Sunday with
out someone trying to make an
appointment.
Rozella Gardner, A fat little pack
age Of defense bonds.
Theodore Woodland, A bouquet for
kindness when 1t In needed.
Cora Esther Moore, A gold Bible
for her work with the church
this year.
Allie Balenger, Ditto.
Mama Yeiser, The best Of every
thing that life can bring in the
next year.
Doc Crump, A personality school
for professional men.
Crejafawn Club, A shower of well
wishes for their efficient Credit
Union.
Nilee Luclcie (now Lewis) A pat
con the back for IS years OF good
work in the same position.
The James Kinks and Norman
Howells, Welcome for joining
the papers family Of mail sub
scribers.
Joe Levy, An excuse to throw an.
other swank party.
Leola Carey, Opportunity TO 60
across 10 see Talmadge Jr.
Josephine Chambers, Many more
chances to entertain in her
home.
Gertrude Palms, A ticket TO Texas
10 visit her old home.
Dovie Phelan. Some more grand
children. nieces and nephews to
love.
Bertha Turner, Additional custo-
mers for the New Year.
Bobble Carlyle, A bleached ma
hogany plano.
Hobart Mitchell and Talmadge
Carey, A vocabulary like Web
ster and the euphony Of poets.
James 7, Logan, The time to pub
lish a book of poems.
Al Harris, An airplane for faster
trips between here and Jackson
Thus 1912 staff members paid
the papers respects TO various anc
sundry persons and organizations
Some OF the folks listed have gone
on to greater rewards, Many have
left our towns. Fortune has beer
good TO some, TO others not.
The question Is what will TIN
next ten years bring? Like n
not this scribbler win not be her,
TO pore over the fIIes-copying th,
names and hopes Of those who's,
stories move through the page
OF the 1852 Christmas edition.
Whatever betide, there is no
thing to prevent us today from
writing-may you and yours hav,
a Merry Christmas and may YOU
live to read reports on this issu,
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19

Every polio patient in Mime
sofa benefits from the March of
Dimes-four out Of five need and
receive direct financial assistance.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19

cts. thus softening the lines of the
apron.
Extra heavy cotton aprons can
make q nice apron for a man to
use In his work shop. This would
be heavy and practical, Of sturdy
material and long enough to cover
trousers to the knee, especially II
the draperies used are full length.
Grippers might be used to snap 1t
at the waist.
Plaid Remnants Prove
Useful for Gifts
Too short skirts7 Outgrown
blouses hanging In closets? II
they're made Of colorful plaid ma
terials, they might still prove very
useful for gay accessories, espe-
cially for girls from grammar to
college age.
Weskits, for instance, can be
made from pleated plaid skirts
which may be several years old
and are now too short to be used as
such, as well as possibly having
some moth damage. You may even
have enough Of the plaid left for
a tiny collar and cuff set to use
on a jersey blouse or sweater.
Take care when sewing with
plaid to match the plaids as you
join them together. Always be GER
tain the material is perfectly clean
and well pressed before you cut
from it. It's especially important
that you lay pattern pieces on II,
too, before cutting, so that you
will know just how 1t will go to-
gether.
Matching belts and dickies to
wear with basic dresses or skirts
and blouses will usually come out
Of an outgrown blouse. Plaid is
again a good choice, but other ma
terials are equally good.
Velveteen or even velvet from
old clothing such as a formal or
a wrap might be used in much the
same way as plaid remnants. Vel
veteen is an excellent fashion ma
terial right now for any number Of
items which might be given as
presents.
Collar and cuff sets, stoles as
well as low neckline dress-up top
pers in velveteen are all access
series and fashions which are be-
ing featured. From small scraps
Of material it's possible to fashion
delightful and decorative buttons.
small evening bags which might be
touched up with rhinestone or
pearl trimming. belts and even
berets,
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
Use your WrappingS
For Decorative Gifts

lovely wrapping papers in which
your presents for the past year,
and maybe longer. came? There
are some clever decorative uses
for those wrappings and you may
be able to fashion some lovely
presents from them.
II someone on your gift list
needs lampShades for a new apart.
ment consider some plain parch-
ment shades that could be deco.
rated by cutting out figures or de-
signs from the wrapping paper. II
may even be possible to use the
paper itself, and then lacquer it as
a finishing touch. though this in
wolves more work than just the cut.
outs.
Many of these wrapping papers
are excellent for making storage
boxes which would be welcome in
any home. Consider durable card
board boxes which you may also
have in storage, and see if a set
of two or three would so together.
then cover with the paper.
Plain papers may also be used
to cover these boxes, and then the
inside might be lined with plaid or
print in harmonizing tones.
Don't despair il you have only
the smaller boxes to decorate.
These will be welcome as drawer
organizers by men or women as
they viii hold small items together
in apple-pie order. Cuff links,
gloves, handkerchiefs, and small
accessories are all things that
might go into them,
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06
Over The
Back Fence

With Turkey Day passing into history
and the Pig Skin going into dry dock for a
nice long rest, eyes in the Star City are be
ing turned to the advent Of Jolly Old st.
Nick and the fun and frivolitythat accom-
panies his seasonal visits. AS milady puts
tie finishing touches upon the age old trad
itional fall cleaning job and pulls from the
shelf the shining stars, tinse and wreaths,
crowds trek the aisles that lead to the gift
counters while others pencil plans for gay
PARTIES and fabulous banquets.
Even Dan Cupid the cunning little tyke
can't be left out of the show. Wedding bell.,
will join Christmas bells this season in peel
irg the message of happiness which accom-
panies a joyous Yuletide season.
=
Well, it seems we are getting ahead o.
our story. Crossing the bridge before we
get to it, would you say? Suppose we take q
retrospective view of the Thanksgiving sea-
son and see what the Guys and Dolls in and
about town did with their holiday va
cations.
Among the thousands witnessing tn.
Morgan College-State Game in Petersburg
last Thursday were the following who made
their way to this annual classic and went all
out in cheering for their favorite team: Mr..
and Mrs. King Stovall and lovely little
daughter, Marcia: Mrs. Edna Prunty, Mr..
and Mrs George Bailey ST., Mr.. and Mrs
George Bailey, Jr.; Coach and Mrs. Charles
Price, Mrs. Nellie w. Reid, Miss Eunicc
Poindexter, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Curtis
and many others.
The young ladies who make up the wei!
known Junior Cottage Community Club en-
.ioyed very pleasant meeting last Wednes-
Gay night with Miss Kathaline Pate Of
Rutherford Avenue, N. W. as the charming
hostess. 1t is customary for this group to
plan surprises of Christmas cheer for the
patients at Coyner Springs. Plans were per-
- cted for this project and other holiday
activities.
Mr.. Lawrence Leftwich, Principal at
Bluff City Training School, Pearisburg, Va
spent the holidays in the city with his fam
lily and many friends.
Club 16' entertained with lovely din
ner last Thursday at Pine Oak Inn
Enjoying this delectable menu were the
following members and their guests: Mr..
an Mrs. Herman Burrell Mr.. and Mrs Rob
ert Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs Wilton Lash Mr.
and Mrs George Law, Mr. and Mrs. Will
lard Saunders, Mr. and Mrs Robert Watson
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Leftwich, Mr.. and Mrs
e. B. Neal were absent because of illness
Miss Betty Jane Atkins, student at
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06

Mrs. J. o. Epps of Madison Avenue,
NE. entertained The Walker Saving Clue
at her home last Tuesday evening. This
meeting brought to close very success
full year of activities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington Thorpe of Gil
'er Avenue, N. w. were host and hostess
t. the following houseguests last weekend:
Mrs. Charles Guy of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs.
Theresa Holmes of Brooklyn, N. 7. and
Mrs. Raymond Dawkins of Cleveland, Ohio
Misses Norma Rice and Dorothy Davis,
students at A and I College, Greensboro.NC
spent the holidays in the city with their
parents and many friends.
The members of the Golden Clio Social
Club entertained last Monday night in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Woods or
Gilmer Avenue, N. w. Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
Lee were host and hostess at the previous
meeting.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06

citing game was enjoyed by the full men,
bership in attendance. Prizes went to Mrs.
Ethel Franklin Miss Frances Hunt and
Hiss Marguerite Hunt. Delicious refresh
ments completed the evenings entertain
1 ent.
Miss Rolando Sydnor, Miss Arnesia
Keeling and Miss Jacqueline Ham!er Of
Lynchburg, report very pleasant plane
trip to Nashville, Tenn. last week where
Trey spent the holiday with their many
friends at Fisk University.
Miss Mary Hairston of Madison Avenue
n. E. was delighted to have as her house.
guest last week. Miss Ollie Henry of
Lynchburg, Va
Sgt. John H NcCray of Brookley Fiel.i
Mobile, Ala. spent very pleasant holiday
IN the Star City with his family and many
friends.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06

Virginia State College reports a swell
Thanksgiving holiday spent in the Star City
as guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and
Mrs. George Law on Gilmer Avenue, N. w,
Mrs Sophronia Gravely is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Arminte Woods on Chestnut
Avenue, NJ w.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Johnson and
daughter, Miss Alphonia Redd, of Georgia
Avenue, N. E. were delighted to entertain
as their Thanksgiving houseguest, Mrs.
Hattie Galloway of Jamaica, N. Y.
Mrs. Lille Patterson of 18th st. S. w.
entertained the members of the Sunset Gar
Gen Club last Thursday at their regular
meeting. Several awards of merit were
made for excellence in arrangements Mrs.
Grace Reynolds and Mrs. Carrie Galloway
served as judges. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and
Mrs. Evelyn Woodson received top honors.
Mrs. Annie Kyle of Orange Avenue,
\. E. was the gracious hostess at last
Thursdays meeting of The Rosebud Art
Club. very pleasant evening is being re-
ported by the full membership in attend
snce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wortha May of Louden
Avenue N. w. are telling of swell vaca
ton spent with their son and daughter in
Washington, d. c. over the holiday week
end AS guest of the w L: Mays of Dee Gee
tie Roanoke couple worshipped at John
Wesley Methodist Church, visited many old
friends and attended the Howard-I lincoln
game.
Corp. Louis A. Syonor, son of Mr. and
Mrs. L. A. Sydnor of Seventh ST. N. w. has
again assumed the role of civilian after
serving for some time in the U. S. Army
Corp. Sydnor returned to the states several
months ago after serving ten months in Ko-
rea.
Mr.. Felix Barbour, Jr student at A and
z College, spent Thanksgiving in the city
with his parents and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. billiard of Orange
Avenue, N. E. wer host andhostess at last
Monday nights meeting of the Entire Nous
Social Club. A delightful evening was had
by all in attendance.
Mr.. Walter Davis was the houseguest
fo Mr.. and Mrs. William Holland on Har-
rison Avenue N. w. last week
Mrs. Vivian Williams of Staunton Ave
N. w. spent the holidays visiting her
mother, Mrs Annie Hogan on Goldsboro,
n g. Dr and Mrs Pittnoap in PocL,r
Mount, N. c.; Dr. and Mrs. James Moor.
i Petersburg, Va
The Finch Club was highly entertained
last Tuesday night in the home of Mrs. Lea
nder Rucker on Rutherford Ave.,N. W. Dur
ing htewell planned social hour, most ex-
Evening star., 1952-07-29
Diamond-Back RattIesnake


The sinister whirr of the rattle
snake is sufacient warning to send
Ia hearer to safety. No rattlesnake
chases his victim.
There are many kinds Of rattle
snakes, but the eastern diamond
back is the largest poisonous snake
in North America. One 8 feet .
inches long holds the record. Snakes
this long do not appear numerous
today.
You identity this enemy to your
vacation by the broad angular head,
the vertical iris, and of course the
rattle. This Is all you are likely
to have time for. There is beauti-
full chain Of olive, grayish- green
and yellow bordered splotches. The
|rhombs usually become less notice.
able toward the tail. The abdomen
lis dull yellow. On the crown, the
head is brown or olive ringed with
black. Beneath each eye is q dark
band, bordered on each side with
. ribbon Of bright gold, all are
helpful In establishing the identity
later.
Ever bold and alert, with all Of
It's wild nature retained, this nnen-
ace often lies naztstretched In Its
Evening star., 1952-07-29
Natures Children

hunting haunts. The slightest Vi
bration of your footsteps throws the
pirate on guard and into striking
position. First he takes deep
breath to initiate the rough scaly
body which swells up. The coils
are shifted to uncover the rattle.
The rattle buzzeS with the abrupt
ness Of an electric buzzer. There
is no hysterical striking. The rattler
is methodical. Getting ready to
strike with his long poison filled
fangs is routine. II surprised while
lying outstretched, the rattler al
ways throws itself into a symmetri-
cal coil, doubling the neck into an
S-shaped loop with head drawn
well back.
So closely do the colors blend with
the vegetation and the shadows.
you often come upon the rattler
without knowing 1t. But your foot
step many yards away has reached
him through ground vibration. If
you remain still, he viii glide away
to cover.
Their tracks across q dusty path
make q perfectly straight line. They
are night providers. II food has been
found, the rattlers win be full and
sleepy. In captivity, the Yattler may
even refuse its favorite meat. Fast
Ing for eight % ~ months does
not disturb health conditions.
Evening star., 1952-07-29
Tuke Ny Word for 1t
By Frank Colby

to this form Of self-immolation.
Indeed, it is q formal and digni-
fled occasion, every detail being
prescribed by tradition. It is often
performed in the presence Of
family, friends, or. in the case Of
political suicide. government ofii-
cials. The suicide. in ceremonial
dress, kneelS on a mat, and
plunges a dagger into his stomach,
draws it slowly across to the right.
and gives it an upward cut. He sits
motionless as he bleeds to death.
It is said that for hundreds Of
years. 1.500 hara-kiris have taken
place annually in Japan.
Use the "ah" sound in the first
two syllables. and the zee" sound
in the third and fourth.
Correct prunuciation: HAH-rah
KEE-ree.
Seattle: What Is the origin Of
expression ito make one the
goat"?-P.J.W.
Answer: It IS from the word
''scapegoat." Under Biblical law
the sins Of the people were placed
upon the head Of . goat which
was permitted to escape into the
wilderness. Qetyiticus 10: 10.)
tDistzihpted ~ aEcNausht asndieats. 1ne.s
Evening star., 1952-07-29
A One-Minute Test of You
News knowledge
NEWS QUIZ
By Tom Henry

1. AMMUNITION - Why,
was the United States Army
forced to close its largest shell
making plant employing $500
workers?
2. DISTAFF - Who are
these women, all speakers at
the Democratic convention:
Mrs. Eugene Anderson, Mrs.
Perle Mesta, Mrs. Georgia
Neese Clark?
3. JUDGED - Was Alger
Hiss-serving sentence for
perjury-denied or granted a
new trial on the grounds that
he was framed by a type
writer forgery?
4. GOAL-What American
League pitcher stands a good
chance of winning 80 games
this season?
S. QUOTE-What governor
said: "Formosa must be MAIN
tanned as a symbol, so that
overseas Chinese can have
not just one place to go
communism?
Answers.
/. Because of a metal short
age due to the steel strike.
2. Mrs. Anderson, Ambassador
to Denmark; Mrs. MeSta,
Minister to Luxembourg; Mrs.
Georgia Neese Clark. Trea-
surer Of the United States.
3. Hiss was denied a new trial.
4. Bobby Shantz Of the Phila-
delphia Athletics. S. Gov.
Thomas E. Dewey, Of New
York.
Tom Henry's "Quiz 'Em"
appears every Sunday in This
Week MAGAZINE with The Star.