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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30
Miss McCeney
Bride-EIect

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S.
McCeney of Burnt Mills Hills,
Md, announce the engagement
of their daughter Elizabeth
Anne to Mr.. Thomas Moore Pot
terAof Chevy Chase, Md.
The bride-elect attended the
University of Maryland where
she was a member of Alpha XII
Delta Sorority. Mr.. Potter was
graduated from the University
of Maryland where he was a
member of Theta Phi Fraternity.
He is now attending Officers
Candidate School in Newport,
r. /.
The wedding will take place
January 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30
University Group
ToMeet Mondoy

The University Women's Club
will meet at 5 pm. Monday at
the club house to nominate and
elect members of an elections
committee which in turn will
name candidates for office in the
club.
At $50 pm, January ., the
Arts Committee will sponsor Q
musicale with Mrs. Elizabeth
Caray DuVal, Hungarian violin
list, as guest artist. Mrs. Sergei r,
Gunin IL program chairman Of
the latter event. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30
Newest Socks FIutter Ankles
By EIeni
So what could possibly be new

So what could possibly be new
about a pair of socks?
Nothing if you discount the
fact that there is a sock around
now that has been ingeniously
designed to bring a new trim
look to women's sport and casual
socks.
The patent construction makes
it fit any foot and adjust to any
leg proportion. Thus the sizing
problem is completely done away
with. The socks are made of
wool jersey and the contrasting
cuffs give a glamourous and COL
orful note to the ankles when
they are tied. Sloppy ankle
socks have had their day since
these new eye-appealing socks
made their appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30

For indoor or outdoor wear
the "tyes" prove perfect. Spec
tator sports lovers will welcome
these warm additions to the
frozen feet" department. II
you're a skier the "tyes" can be
worn outside your ski pants or
snugly tied about a slim tapered
trouser leg.
To personalize these socks
some industrious females have
monogrammed them, appliqued
fascinating little sports designs
on them, and some skaters have
stitched on tinkling little bells to
make them even more different.
Call ST. $4,000, Extension 395,
between $50 and 4 for shopping
information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Ko-
nouck announce the engagement
of their daughter Elaine to Mr.
John Francis Pittas, son of Mrs
Hetty Pittas. The wedding is
scheduled for June.
The bride-elect was graduated
from the Academy of the Holy
Cross and is presently employed
by the Graduate School OF
Georgetown University. Mr.
Pittas is a graduate of st. Johns
College and now is attending
the University of Notre Dame
in Indiana. He will be gradu-
ated in June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30
New Years Porty

The United States Representa-
tive to the NATO Military Com
mittee and Standing Group and
Mrs. j. Lawton Collins will en-
terrain about $50 foreign and
United States members of the
Standing Group staff and their
wives on New Years Day Ira
ditional egg nog will be served
at Quarters 8, Fort McNair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30

ir. coats, imported wool, were 6e75. S49
fitted coats, imported wool, we're $685. $50
famous name topPers we're S85. S64
beIted coots' we're s135 and s149. s112
designer coats, were Sl79 and $780, SAD
suits, shadow tweed flannel, fine woods, we're 1915
to So5. S62
Forstmonn wool tweed suits were $85. $64
Teeo wool suits with cartridge pleots, were S98 STA
imported wool suits, we're Sis S87
suits, imported horcIoth we're Sl25 So4
suits. imported horcIoth. we're $l45 S1Oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30
Monte Photo,

MISS Charlotte SchuIman.
Miss Charlotte Schulm n
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schulman, became the bride De-
cember 20 of Mr.. Mel Brooks
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
Brooks.
The wedding took place at the
Beth Sholom Synagogue with
Rabbi Harry kaufman officiat-
ing. A reception was held at the
synagogue.
The couple will make their
future home in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-12-30
Officers Dance

The Officers Service Club at
1914 21st street NV, will hold
its annual New Years eve dance
Thursday evening from 10 to 2.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
By MurieI Nissen

DEAR MISS NIsSEN: There
has been a good deal of trouble
caused in my family through
tales spread among my in-laws.
None of those that have come
back to my attention has any
basis in fact. They say I spend
too much money on clothes,
when the truth is that most of
the big items, such as coats, good
dresses, ETC.. were bought before
my marriage. Since then, al
though my husband is most kind
and generous, my purchases have
been limited to inexpensive
dresses. shoes and hats. There
have been other stories, too, but
I won't take up your time by 60
ing into them. Suffice it to say,
that when my husband tried to
track down these tales, he met
denials at every turn. The peo-
pie who had passed them on to
me denied saying anything. and
no one else would admit to hav-
ing begun the stories. Do you
think I should continue visiting
my in-laws under these circum-
stances? A. L. M.
ANSWER: While your in-laws
may have a fondness for creating
disturbances, you should not be
so sensitive and gullible.
You certainly should know
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Hope SkiIInoon Designs
Dream Fabrics -of Cotton

Fashion is an industry not to
be taken lightly. It has become
big business in this country. It
employs millions Of people. It
offers an opportunity for service.
and it represents an especially
opportune field for women to
seek employment.
One woman in the fashion
whirl whose business is unique
is Hope Skillman. She is one of
the few women in the world to
own and operate her own textile
converting firm with staff made
UP entirely of women.
High in q tower in Manhattan
this small blond woman, assisted
by her "all-girl band" designs.
dyes and directs the weaving
and finishing of the many thou
sands of yards of cotton goods
that make up the wardrobes of
millions of Americans. Hopes
list Of customers for whom she
designs fabrics reads like a
Who's Who Of the fashion in
dustry. Adele Simpson, Claire
McCardell, Tommy Brigance,
Dorothy Cox, Josef Walker, Pat
Premo and Cole of California
are a few Of her customers. She
juggles high fashion with high
finance and has proven that
creative art can create profits.
She is specialist. She makes
only cottons and only the finest
quality Of cottons. They have
s1lken surfaces or knubby tex
lures and the luxury look that
draws exclamations Of "Is it
really cotton!"
1t is that exclamation Gin
dicative of a public conditioned
to thinking Of cotton as a little
kitchen apron) which was one
o. the biggest hurdles Hope
Sklllman had to overcome. BY
constantly presenting new and
beautiful cottons, and by design
ers' use Of them in dressed-up
luxurious clothes, cotton won its
place in fashion. It is now
sought after as one of the finest
OF the natural fibers.
Hope Skillman's method of
styling is as unorthodox as her
merchandising methods and
the two are intricately inter-
woven. She styles individually
IN CUSTOM -order fashion for the
high fashion designers. She
maintains close personal contact
with Stores-with their sales
people as we'll as store presidents
to discover reactions to new
trends and determine needs for
future seasons.
The most important contact,
however. and one which Hope
Skillman strives to maintain
constantly is that with the con-
sumer. She believes the women
who actually buy fashions are
the women who ultimately de-
termine what the fashions will
be. Giving this group what they
want, when they want it, is
vital part Of her presentation.
Hope Skillman's styling en-
Evening star., 1953-02-25

1oppings

Tangy Florida grapefruit
halves are a boon to hurried
meal planners, for with varia-
tions in toppings they'll please
every member Of the family.
Those who like things tart
and on the sharp side may
add salt or nutmeg, or eat the
fruit plain. The Sweet-tooths
have a wide choice-honey,
brown sugar, maple syrup. or
molasses. And for a special
flavor treat, put a spoonful of
warm mincemeat in the center
of each half. Sharp French
dressing ladled over the Sec
tions is mighty good eating,
too, as a dinner appetizer.
To prepare for serving, cut
fruit in half; with a sharp
knife, cut around each Sec
ton. loosening fruit from di-
viding membranes; do not cut
around entire outer edge of
fruit. Serve with any of the
toppings mentioned, or dot
with butter and put under your
broiler until slightly Drowned
on top. Broiled grapefruit is
a good winter dessert, and one
that's as good for you as it
is good to eat.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Membership
Drive Boosted
ByFKst Lady

Mrs. Eisenhower. honorary
president of the Woman'S Army
and Navy League. presented a
membership card to Mrs. Charles
E. Wilson. wife of the Secretary
Of Defense. in a brief ceremony
yesterday at the White House.
The league. which owns and
operates the Soldiers, Sailors,
Marines and Airmen's Club here,
is currently conducting its an
nual membership drive.
The organization is made up of
the wives, mothers. sisters and
daughters of officers in the vari-
GUS services, and the wives Of
chiefs of the services.
Mrs. Claude B. Mickelwait, the
leagues new president, and Mrs.
Charles P. Cabell, public rela-
tionS chairman, were present at
the White House during yester-
days ceremony. -
Organized in 1872 by a small
group of Army and Navy wives,
the league sponsors the Soldiers,
Sailors. Marines and Airmen's
Club for the purpose of providing
comfortable lodging and meals
at low cost for Servicemen COM
ing to Washington. The club has
been housed at 1918 L street NV.
since 1923.
Mrs. Eisenhower has long been
interested in the club and at
one time was a member of the
leagues executive board. She
was active as a volunteer in the
canteen during the war and is
a life member of the league.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Problems Today
Make Issue Of False Rumors
Or lahore Tales, Wife Told

that no one is going to admit to
spreading a rumor. or repeating
an uncomplimentary story. When
such a tale is told. you may be
sure it is passed on merely for the
sake of the trouble it will cause.
No real friends would even listen
to such stories.
When a member of your hus-
bands family repeats a mean
remark that has been made about
you, say you don't believe it was
ever said, and if it was, insist on
knowing who told them. Don't
wait to track down rumor until
the trail is cold. Suggest that the
gossiper repeat the story to your
husband The usual reaction is,
like yours, to cry, complain, re-
fuse to visit the family and, in
general, conduct yourself pre-
cisely as was expected by the
creator of the trouble. Why not
fool EN-? Either ignore the tales
entirely, or make an immediate
issue of it.
Evening star., 1953-02-25

deavors to present more than
mere fabric. Each cloth should
present an idea and be stimu-
tating to the imagination. Home
sewers as well as top designers
have found her "Cottons with
ideas" fun to work with. And
fun is another way of describing
her fabrics for Hope Skill
man believes that cottons should
be light-hearted, gay, and fun!
Whether they're romping on a
beach. shopping in town, or
dancing at the country club, her
cottonS are colorful commen-
taries on a way Of living.
Editors note-At tomorrolD's
Washington Fashion Group
meeting Miss Hope Skillman,
tDhose firm is celebrating its
10th anniversary this year, tDill
speak ON "The NetDS in Cotton"
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Dates Announced
For Antique Show

The Wesleyan Service Guild
of the Chevy Chase Methodist
Church has announced March
10. II and IL as the dates for
its third annual antique show
and sale.
The show will be held from /
to 10:30 pm. each day in the
parish hall of the church at Con-
necticut avenue and Shepherd
street, Chevy Chase, Md.
Mrs. Elsie Shores is in charge
of the show which will feature
antiques in glass, china, furni-
ture. jewelry, dolls and other art
objects
Tea will be served in the after
noon and refreshments will be
sold.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Goodwill Guild
States MeetinU

The Goodwill Guild will hold
its annual meeting tomorrow at
the Hotel 2400. The session will
follow the 18th annual meeting
of the Davis Memorial Goodwill
Industries.
Mrs. Ernest Humphrey Daniel
is president of the guild, a wom-
ans organization which supports
the industries.
The guild has announced that
the date for its annual benefit
embassy tour will be May %.
Mrs. Fred w. Morrison is chair
man.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Meetings
OF Congress
Clubs Noted

The 81st Congress Club was
to entertain today at the Con-
gressional Hotel with Mary Van
Rensselaer, Thayer, newspaper
and magazine writer. as the
guest speaker. Mrs. Thayer Sc
lected "Bongo Goes to Congo"
as the topic of her talk.
Mrs. Homer Thornberry, club
president, invited three Texans
Mrs. Walter jenkins. Mrs.
Horace Busby and Mrs. Howard
Burris-to be her guests. Mrs.
Thornberry is the wife of the
Representative from Texas.
Mrs. Stuart Symington, wife
of the new Senator from Mis-
souri,, accepted the invitation Of
Mrs. Richard Boiling. while
others planning to attend in
cluded Mrs. Harold Lovre, Mrs.
Charles Nelson, Mrs. James B.
Frazier. Mrs. Tom Steed, Mrs.
Lloyd Bentsen, Mrs. Harold Pat
ten and Mrs. Carl Elliott.
74th Congress Club
The 74th Congress Club has
sent a silver card tray to Mrs.
Harry S. Truman as a token Of
it's affection and appreciation
for her many courtesies to the
group while she was First Lady.
A member of the club, Mrs.
Truman entertained for it each
year while she was living in the
White House and at Blair House.
She is still on it's mailing list
and sent a note of regret that
she, was unable to attend the
clubs luncheon meeting held
last week at the Congressional
Hotel.
The February luncheon was
the first given by the group
under the direction of it's newly
elected officers. Mrs. Frank Carl
son is president; Mrs. Charles
Halleck, first vice president;
Mrs. Owen Brewster, second
vice president. and Mrs. Aaron
L. Ford, secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. Nixon Honored
The members of the 80th Con-
gress Club honored Mrs. Rich
ard Nixon at a luncheon on
Monday at the Congressional
Hotel. Fifty-fve members and
guests were present.
Mrs. John Stennis is president
of the club and the guest speaker
for the day was Mr.. Robert
Bonck, special agent for the
Secret Service. He was intro
duced by Mrs. Donald L. Jackson.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Guild Honors
Mrs. H0rtnett

The st. Gertrude's Guild hon.
ored its retiring president, Mrs.
James F. Hartnett, at a lunch
con yesterday at the Wardman
Park Hotel.
Mrs. Arthur L. Curling is the
new president of the guild.
Other new officers are Miss Mary
Agnes Sweeney, Mrs. Pere A.
Wilmer, Mrs. E. D. Loughran
and Miss Elizabeth c. Pace,
vice presidents; Mrs. Frederick
Stohlman, corresponding secre-
tary; Miss Mary Louise Parry.
treasurer; Miss Mamie Wheat
ley, recording secretary, and
Miss Anne Stewart, historian.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
Mrs. Church
To Be Speaker

Representative Marguerite
Stitt Church. Republican, Of
Illinois. will be guest speaker at
the fourth public affairs supper
in the Sunday series being spon-
sored by the Washington YWCA.
It will be held at $3.50 pm. Sum
day at the Y headquarters.
Seventeenth and K streets NV.
Mrs. Church's subject will be
"The Substance of Things Hoped
For" She will be introduced by
Mrs. Walter H. Judd, wife Of
the Representative from Minne-
sofa and a member of the Y
Public Affairs Committee.
A member of the House For
eign Affairs Committee, Mrs.
Church is a former president of
the Congressional Club.
The supper series is open to
the public. Reservations may be
made with the YWCA Informa-
ton Desk.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
To Form Chapter

An organizational meeting to
form a Washington Chapter of
the Hunter College Alumnae
Association will be held at 3 pm.
Saturday in the auditorium Of
the Washington Post, 1915 L
street NV. Those wanting fur
ther information may call Mrs
Lester Nurick of 5000 First ave-
nue., Silver Spring.
Evening star., 1953-02-25
OPENING Freezer

A freezer should not be opened
oftener than necessary. When
you do open it remove the food
you want as quickly as possible
and close the freezer at once.
Paying attention to this rule
will help prevent a freezer
from frosting over too rapidly.
Evening star., 1953-11-01
Role Of Stepnnother Can Be Rewording

tute for their own mother as
possible, and I want a wife. I'm
sure you'll share my feelings in
this, DR.. Popenoe: and maybe
you'll also share my feeling that
it's a good deal to ask Of any
woman. to assume the care Of
four small children in addition
to a husband. I'm making a liv-
ing,. but can not offer wealth or
any other unusual attractions
to overcome this liability. How
can I go about persuading some
woman to take on job like
this? I hardly dare try"
You are much too timid, DR..
D. I don't think you will have
any difficulty with the kind of
a woman you would want to
marry. No doubt there are plenty
of women who would shy away
from four step-children, or even
from one; but there are plenty
who would not hesitate for a
minute. Since you ask me for
Evening star., 1953-11-01

arguments that you can use, I'll
take you literally and suggest
four that could be advanced
you'll have to decide in what
order to use them!
1. Appeal to the woman's
sympathy and her maternal in
stinct.
2. Suggest that you expect. Of
course, to provide some extra
help in the home, so that she
won't be overburdened.
8. Point out that she will have
a great deal more to interest
her in the home, than she would
have If she came into an empty
house. with you gone most of
the time.
4. Tell her that she will have
a great deal of help from the
children as they grow older.
You'll think of a lot of other
good reasons why some woman
should marry you, once you start
out. ! can easily understand
that you have felt overwhelmed
Evening star., 1953-11-01
By Dr.. Paul Popenoe

If you were a widower with
four small children, how would
you try to make these children
an asset rather than a liability,
in your remarriage? Wouldn't
any ordinary woman be reluc-
tant to take on such a heavy re-
sponsibility? That's what's wor-
rying DR.. D., who calls for help:
MY wife died last spring leav-
ing me with four children rang
ing from seven years old down to
only a few months. Of course,
it was a terrible upset to all of
us and have had a hard time
keeping the home together as I
was determined to do. Anyhow,
there were no close relatives on
either side who could take over.
I have hired a fairly satisfactory
housekeeper, but I want my chill
dren to have as good q substi-
Evening star., 1953-11-01
Use Two SDutuIus

A pair of flexible spatulas, in
two different sizes. provide the
right tools for special kitchen
jobs. The larger spatula makes
frosting a cake a joy. The smaller
spatula can be used to turn out
mullins. cakes and molds: it can
also level measurements of sugar,
flour and spices. and it's fine to
dip out that pinch of salt" SO
many dishes need.
Evening star., 1953-11-01

with the responsibility since your
wife died; that you had never
before realized how much is in
volved in handling four small
children: and that you naturally
wonder whether any woman in
Evening star., 1953-11-01

her right mind would willingly
step into that situation as q STEP
mother. But I'll guarantee that
you can find any number of fine
women. very much in their right
minds. who will welcome the
opportunity. Good luck to you!
Evening star., 1953-11-01
Photo

Miss Joan Theresa Bassett,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
T. Bassett of Washington, be-
came the bride on October 81 of
Mr.. Percy S. Simpson, jr. He is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson
of Silver Spring.
The ceremony took place at
st. Anthony'S Church with the
Rev. j. A. Dressed performing
the ceremony and the Rev. Leo
A. Arnoult, o. P, celebrating the
mass. There was a reception at
2 Scott Circle. Following a
Northern wedding trip, Mr.. and
Mrs. Simpson will make their
home in Silver Spring.
Evening star., 1953-11-01
MRS. WILLIAM REM
The former
Miss Bernice E. Cash.

Miss Bernice Evelyn Cash,
daughter of 1t. Raymond E.
Cash, U. S C. G.. retired, and
Mrs. Cash became the bride on
October 81 of Mr.. William Al
fred Rem. He is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Rem of
Muncy, Pa.
The ceremony took place at
the Sherwood Presbyterian
Church, with the Rev. Carl G.
HOWE officiating. There was a
reception in the church hall.
Following a northern wedding
trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Rem will re-
side in Washington.
Evening star., 1953-11-01
Harris Ewing Photo.

Miss Irene Bettius. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bettius
of Arlington became the bride on
October 81 of Mr.. Mack S. Grip
pen. jr. He is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Crippen of Vienna, Va.
The ceremony took place at
the Clarendon Methodist Church
with the Rev. C. Fred Williams
and the Rev. Hoovey H. Bear
officiating. There was a recep-
ton at the Lyon Village Com
munity Club. Following a we'd
ding trip to Bermuda, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crippen will reside at
Browns Chapel, Va.
Evening star., 1953-10-25
BIG DEMAND
TOD MIIPCEC
MOTOR TRAVEL
LEAVING FOR LITTLE ROCK, ARK

LEAVING FOR LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
Mon Oct. 20; can take . paSSen-
gers; driving 40 Cadillac: share ex-
DRR1VfNG RsRSfS rf 70 TsS Tos ANGELEs A Ss2s Nov
80 Buick: take or 3. white or
colored Call MR.. RAMSEY. Ii.
$500. Ext. 5-459S, weekdays. =, i
TEXAS-Driving to Dallas about Oct.
81; room for . all or part way.
REsPoNsiBLE PARTY will deliver
car to Miami about November 5.
References Write Box 456-V, Star,
or call JA. S-041O. 25'
LEAVING FOR ST. PETERSBURG or
Miami. Fla, Nov. |. take =; JU.
DRIVING SARASOTA next Saturday
take 3: share expenses, help drive;
references required. RA. 6-0S76
COLLEGE GRAD, drive your car or
share exp; Calf. Oct. 30; best
ref. NO. 1-3125 after 3 pm. Sun:
LADY DRIVING L. A, Oct. 80, want
> ladies or couple, share expenses,
driving. 10. @-2S49 or LU. 4-4244.
YOUNG WOMAN, driving to San
Francisco around Dec. z, wants pas
senger. exper. in travelling. JE.
ARMY ,fIp OFFICER driving to Texas
middle of this week will take 2
passengers LA 6-I2a1
MIAMI, depart Nov, 4; take 3; re-
ferenceS exchanged. HO. 2-3604.
ORLANDO, FLA, take >: leaving
Washington about November 10
WA T-3424