Evening star., 1953-07-20
ANCHORAGE. ALASKAN

ANOf1OkCAN1E, ALASKA?
mrs. M. g. w.. Falls Church.
Help! A few days ago my
husband received orders to
transfer to Anchorage, Alaska,
in mid-September. In hopes
that our two sons, ages 8 and S,
and myself will be able to
accompany him, I am attempt
ing to locate somebody who
has recently returned from
Anchorage. OF particular in
terest, to me are the clothing
necessities (siZe 10D for the
children, and where I may
locate some in this area. at
this time. ] am wondering
about thrift shops. Are fur
parkas for the children a
necessity, and if so, are they
excessively expensive in Alas
ka? Also. is private housing
difficult to obtain in Anchor
age II one is willing to pay
$3.50 a month? How extensive
is the wait for base housing?
What type of dresses will I
need for social functions at
the base? How do children
with bronchial asthma fare in
that locale? To whom could
we write Immediately in an
effort to rent an apartment
for September? Any informa-
ton at all will be genuinely
appreciated. I surely have
found the RICH section most
interesting, as have many Of
my friends. Thank you.
ART CLASSES.
MRS. p. B., Bethesda
The YWCA Of Montgomery
County will sponsor Art Glasses
for adults, beginning on
Wednesday, July %, from 400
to 400 pm, to continue for
q six-week term, at the Beth
esda "Y" cottage, 4911 Moor
land lane.
Mrs. Miriam Roberts will in
struct the classes. The classes
will consist Of six two-hour
lessons and instruction will be
offered in oils, pastels, por-
traits, still life, and outdoor
sketching.
Registration will be held at
LAS pm. on July %. at the
''Y" cottage. It is suggested
that those wishing to partici-
pate bring any art supplies
they may have on hand.
Starting August 3. art classes
will also be offered for young
sters, ten-to teens, twice
weekly. Mondays and Thurs
days, from 1880 to $3.50.
For further information, call
the YWCA Office, Oliver 1862
or the instructor Oliver 4-3007.
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WINTER HOME?
MRS. L. r. ~, Washington
My husband and I, just re-
tired, wish to explore Florida
with q view to find the one
perfect place for future win
terS.
We expect to be there from
December to May !, 1854.
Please suggest an economical
headquarters to explore from.
Would you suggest renting a
trailer when reaching that
place, or are small apartments
reasonably available? Please
suggest an adequate wardrobe
for that time. VIII there be
any occasion for the overcoat,
or Is a lightweight coat suf-
flcient? Any help will be ap-
preciated. Suggestions relat-
ing to California are equally
desired.
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LYRICS.
mrs. +. M. c., Arlington
II Mrs. L. M. s., who asked
about lyrics for her music will
write to the "Songmart", 1701
Broadway, N. Y, for their
present rates, which are rea-
sonable, they will protest her
melody and give her their eval-
uation Of it; if they think it
up to their high standard and
worthy of publication, they
will have their professional
lyric writer's compose a suitable
lyric, and will submit to reput-
able publishers, doesn't guar
antee publication. but it does
give a newcomer the advantage
of good advice and criticism.
Mr.. Bigmund Spaeth, a well
known musical critic, used to
be with this organization, but
I am not sure whether he Is
now or not.