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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-18

SPECIAL SALE.
Nj 12-A spreader, $4S5: reduc.. $400
Nj l4-A spreader. S420; reduc., $3.50
INC 200 spreader, S425; redue., $3.50
INC 200-K4. spc.. $3.50; reduc, $450
n NH baler, So. 400; reduc.. $4,000
so NH wire baler. $4,000; reduc.,
S2.40O
NH mower. $685. reduc. Se.5
MALONEY'S. INC,
.S126 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md.
III S-3A3Y
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POULTRY. RABBITS AND EGGS
BURGLAR ALARMS-Guinea Keats;
as a delicacy, some prefer them to
pheasant; nearly grown: 81. Ar
THUR BEALL. Glenn Dale, Md.
FRYERS for home freezer. Limited
amount; 4 to s pounds; to move
fast, S1.35 each: lots 10. JE; z
FEED FED POULTRY SUPPLIES. baby
chicks. JAMES FEED STORE 619
K SC. NV. ME S-00S9.
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ROOMS HOUSEKEEPING

1928 M ST. N.W.-S11. so I'D: dble.
$3.50, twin bedrms. Refer, hot
plate. Parking, So. week. IA
Ink. RIM. in bsmt.: blk. Ga.
NV, RA, 3-5546: tn. 2-9132. 80
1899 18th ST. N.W.-Extra large
front nicely furnished bed-liv. rm
and complete kit. Adults.
26l9 WOODLEY PL. N.W.-1 rm.,
kitchenette, nicely furn., all utils.,
MR. linens coNGREs saS Sas kf Els nSYn
Lge. front Bird fl. rm., refgr., run
ming water. cleo grill. next bath,
shower, south. exposure. windows.
mr.. transp. Govt. employee. settled
woman, S45 mo-. 40S Seward 50.
1914 18th ST. NV large rooms
with side porch. refgr.. stove and
e5s0 18th ST. N.W.--Lge. bright rm..
H Ven e BIN Sk d lee porch s retSr.
r. l. AVE. AT 18th N.E.--3-rm. apt.
: nicely furn., newly decorated; full
kit; front porch; semipvt. bath. z
to 4 adults AID. 4-3163. lis
AIR COOLED STUDIO. refgr. grill
clock, radio. TV. African mattr. So
SIS 2147 F st. NV. Elk. 3-6633
III
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FURNITURE ~ Simmons sofa and
matching chair; blond dble. bed with
box springs and mattress; util. table
with 2 chairs; two Sway table
lamps. ~. e-3971 bet. clio pm,
80
FURNITURE CASH AND CARRY
Liv. rm.. suite. $50. bedrm. suite,
love seats, SIS up. $50 D st. me-, Ii.
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ALEXANDRIA
APIS. UNFURNIshED-D.c.

BEACON APIS, 1901 Calvert st.
es0s P FAIR; aSS nv AVE- ha s.E.9 yE1 g.
bedrm.., liv. rm,. dinette, kit. and
bath; 3-yr.-old bldg: SCI. Tenant
Mr. 1srn GEos slsf Ski 4-ssst. and 2
bedrms,: ss2 so and SII0; parking;
shop. transp ia. S-1133. "a
CONN. AVE.-Beautiful efficiency in
modern air-cond. bldg; excel resi-
sc genital: idea, ideal shopping and transp;;
nm, sun deck: Ss9. 50-SS5. Avail.
srd ST. Ne, 1Sso SO Mod ant. ,iv
,$f3.20. AApt, 3. EN- 3-5s86.. al
rye rooms, private bath. IL 4
ONTARIO AND COLUMBIA RDsy.-
bath avail. Sept. i. EN-, s-1isS
CONGRESS HTS. / blk from S.
Capitol at Elmira. i bedrm.: 500. 80.
incl; utils; Mr.. Green, after 9 pm,
s f$$S H Hailfy tsT se AVA Apt IN 20
Kennedy newly redecorated; %
s storss $50 bus ins schools o. IN No. c9nsy s4
between s anil pm. is
2231 BANCROFT PL. NV, Apt. 42-
Heart OF embassy Sec; refined ten
ants: lily. rm,. din. rm., modern kit.
with disposal. ga modern colored
paths, oedrms. and inclosed porch !:
wired for air cchditioning, newly
redec., other features; SITS per mo.
gee 1anitor on premises or call Ma.
GEoRGETowN-Ehic. apt: modern
e elds; IN conv tra ando ,utilsi incl
ssls ST. sE9 T5SS H spt. rms rms.
Incl. heat. CO. s-6aas. '04''V
SHIRLEY PARK--one and 2-bedrm.
apis. in lovely Sc. apt. development:
plenty OF closet space. storage rms.
and laundry facilities: cow. to bus.
schools and shopping center. Once
located at 34o0 25th st. Sc. 10.
5000 ist ST. N.w.-1-bedrm. apt.
mo. RIA. 6-O2SO for appointment
1880 ADAMS MILL RD.-2 bed
rooms. living room. kitchen and
bath, screened Enclosed porch; cor
| and Columbia I'd Available Septem-
! Der l. See resident manager, RAN
DALI H. HAGNER CO., DE. $4,000.
FORT DUPONT PARK AREA-Enioy
comfortable and cony. living at
ih bed attractive sp a. apt s4e5 benin MINI e1 sya
| Sc. SO, incl. all utils. SHANNON
(. LSC S5ss co" 1905 H ST. NV
Io NE. s SiK caPITorr,.., veil.
incl Avail. immed. ST. s-36is.
III: CONN. AVE.--Compl. redec.. liv.
rm., bedrm., kit and bath. $40.
For further information. call Mr..
Gil, EN-. 10000 LEGUM 4 GER
NEAR G aaSRc UNIV, 4. $500
Macarthur blvd.-spacious and
location; $50 incl, ali utils.: avail
SEPT Sep .ban e9nyenis R.N e esce tTsnsg
Isiss Nj. PLEASANT sT HLS4r rm
| kit, bedrm., bath. $50. For further
information cali Mr.. Gill, EN-. q
1000: LEGUM & GERBER REAL
ITRHEE BEDRM. APT, iiv. nm. kit
chen and bath. 3725 Georgia ave.
NV. cor. Ga. ave. at Quincy 81.
$50 PORTLAND ST. SEE bedrms
Iiy rm ;;S din r g,os kit: bath pvt sntr;
1880 r ST. N.W.-Avafi. immediately
completely nodernized; 2 rms,
kitchen and bath: convenient neigh
borhood: rent. $95 monthly. Call
AID. 4-44a1. 30
1 Ira IRVING ST. NV lge. rms.
lge. kit and bath; modern: $3.50
RIA, 3-2S47. lis
32I6 d ST. S.E.-Duplex apt. con-
| tanning . rms. kit. and bath: COM
pietely redecorated. Key in Apt.
8. Inspect then call CO. 5-6222
s
f46. IRVING ST. N.w.-Redecor
bldg. from SIS incl heat and hot
water. See janitor on premises or
Me. $500
1 BEDRM. with rear porch in brick
duplex; gas heat: in southeast; SAB.
LU. z-3400. --l0
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ROOMS AND APIS. TO SHARE

TO SHARE with another girl who
would also like. to get acquainted
6s Tst cob5 sed I'm a s5n ap a;,. On S,
If no answer please try again.
WOMAN TO SHARE apt, mod, on
Mt. Pleasant line. Bus woman bet.
1910 yrs. pref Hope you ike
music: avail. immed. Call JOY, co.
5-49SS. Ia
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APIS. guRNlsHrp-D q

1922 18th ST. NV.
Mid-city apis; lovely eficiency: walk
downtown. reasonable. NO. G-6111;
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ROOMS WITH BOARD

BUSINESS MAN tired of rooming
houses or hotels; lovely bedrm.,
pvt. entr., in modern apt. Board If
desired Call CO. 5-49SS, -22
932 BURNS ST. S.E.--Rm. and board
for mother with child. Will care for
child during day. LII. 2-1S56. 90
CALVERT HOUSE. 1401 18th st. NV.
Cool rms, bus, people, students,
good meals, switchboard, TV.
THE MARIETTA. 1925 10th NV
Nice sgle.. and dble. rooms for young
ladies and men: shower bath: lovely
home. Excel. board. Elevator. 81
COLUMBIA RID. NV, COOL Nice
sgle. rm., SIS wk.: dble.. $12. Good
meals; young people. co. 5-2493
CLUE MASON. 1926 New Hamp. ave.
Live in refined club residence for
ladies' and gentlemen: singles and
doubles available from S16.50 per
week and up; incl. full-course meals
and hotel service. NO. 7-6770. 80
The John Kilpen Hotel
1910 ASHNdEAD PL NV
"a block on Conn. ave, overlookins
Rock Greek Park Dble and sgle.
rms, pvt. bath avail: excel meals.
Rates SIT 80 wk. up. HO. 2-3566
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-18

Furniture. bric-a-hrac, china. glass
rugs. silverware, paintings. por-
traits: highest cash price paid. Call
MURRAY. IA. 9-3333.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

BULLDOZER, DIT Caterpillar for rent
BY day or longer MIR MULLINS
OF 1885
FANS OF ali types tor eye.y applica
ton Seasonal or occasional rates
Call IA S-425a THE GRlGsBY CO
HOSPITAL BEDS-IDEAL BEDDING
s. FURNITURE CO.. R2o e ST
NV Ma. S-4094,
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ROOMS FURN.-MD. & VA.

LIVING ROOM. bedrm.. tile bath with
shower. Bendix; strictly private.
LO. 4-0S7S. -l9
ARL.-Spacious attrac. rm., pvt bath,
lge.. brick house. small adult family,
gentleman. ia. 2-1595. -23
FHE ANCHORAGE, Alex.-Nicely furn.
rm., pvt. bath. 20 min to Pentagon.
meals avail. XII. 9-SS77. ga
CHEVY CHASE--Largeerm.. pvt. bath,
gentlemen. Call OIL. 4-4966 ewes
after 8; week ends any time. go
ARLINGTON, 1925 N. Veitch st.
is
IN PVT. HOME. for gentleman desir-
ing clean. home-like surroundings;
$25 and $40 mo. WA. 1893. lis
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NEED TOP SOIL?
Virginia's "best by officiai test" soil
Call MR.. WILSON, JE. 4-4071. --22
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S69.5O
L498 SPRING Pr. nav.
THE DANFORD

1923 HARVARD ST.
OPEN DAILY, 1915
Beaut dec ef1ic apt 5000. Also
bedrm; apt. $40 Utils. incl. in
Conv to shop and transp. See
res. mgr. for inspect or call Mr..
Gill EN- $4,000.
LEGUM & GERBER REALTY co.
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Slaughter's Dupont Circle
Sells, dhls.; from SO wk.: elev.. s.H.s.,
On. 20O7 o st. NV. NO. 7-4660.
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FURN.-Twin beds. oak. complete:
ported. After 5 pm, 3l05 Arundel
I'd, Mt. Rainier. Md. WA. 7-05l J..
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Fencing. bathtups, radiators. windows
ana door gratings. stoves and other
disable materials at very reasonable
Also I-beams. plates. angle iron. pipe
WASH RAG 4! y BAG ;. CO o.,
Open Every Saturday Until 200 PM.
SOFA, Kroehler, green frieze. good
condition; S25. ia, S-1163. lie
Is lbs, s4.s5 Delivered. RA. $3.50
SOFA GfSsa lawson type: gray background,
lee. floral pattern. Will be delivered.
Reasonable LII. 4-4166. -1S
STEEL LOCKERS aSao e. 1a s3s q s.
door. Box 27a-X, Star. is
sTENOTYPE MACHINE, in excel.
cond.; used | yr.; good buy; 500.
So 5-93lS, 8 amt pm, 20
TARPAuLINS, lOx12. S1U.S0; 10x14,
$3.50: 6xS. $3.50. We set the pace,
eloth fspy os SlSsns efeff Fl
25I3 M st. NV, Elk. 1857.
TV. II" Emerson. mahog. console;
hot plate; other kit. utensils. TU.
nv, Motorola, a1-in.. 1852 console;
excel. cond,; S145. AP. 7-7132:
TYPEWRITER, portable. Remington
"RemEtte" model, $3.50. UNITED.
S13 l4th st. NV, RE. 7-l177. Mr.
Sleeper. 10
TYPEWRITERs, portables. all makes,
from $9.95 down, bal. Is months.
CIRCLE. TAI 18th NV. DI. 7-7372
TYPEWRITERS, gigantic sale OF spe-
cial purchase late models. $50 each,
sold new over $500; rentals, repairs,
all makes. CENTRAL. 2019 l4th
for rent, all makes
81 no.; 3 mos, SO. CIRCLE TYPE
CO. TAI 18th st. NV. DI. 7-731s;
Electrolux, S35. Singer upright. per-
feet. $25. 1872 Lee hwy. ia. 2-4914.
VACUUM, ELECTROLUX. rebuilt p
yr. service guarantee: $685.. Free
home demonstr. CALL RE. 7-S0SS-
VACUUM CLEANER, 1854 GE swivel
top. all attachments; must sacr.;
$50 or best offer. HE. 4-43S2.
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FURN.-Simmons studio couch, S35;
complete bed. S15:, dinette set. $40:
loveseat. $40; other items. Must
sell Immediately. All in good cond.
631 Constitution ave. ne, Apt 4.
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MIscEl. WANTED Cont,

dining room. contents Of
home; cash. We do moving, storage.
Ia. 9-2937; evenings, RA. 3-I4I6.
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FTJRNITURE

Drand-new dual purpose quality liv-
ing room suite, matching sofa bed
and chair. Upholstered in luxurious
nUbby .textured fabric with full
innerspring construction throughout.
Sofa folds into comfortable sleeping
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUE CHINA. furniture, fun con.
tents or odd pieces, refers.. stoves,
wash. machs.. Tvs. Closed Mondays
8. E. EURN. CO., 210 7th st. Sc
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Bright. clean. tastefuIly furnished
garden apis: some completely
equipped incl. linens, dishes, TV
etc. 3-day minimum stay, 1900 blk.
8. Capitol St q blk. past Southern
ave., turn left at Audrey lane and
follow sign to go winthrop St
Open Mon. through Fri. Q am. to
s p.m,. Saturday o am. to 5 pm,
Sunday noon to s pm. Lo. 7-S10o.
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ANTIQUES BOUGHT
ANTIQUES

~@N . = & y 80 ~ " NN44 4
China, furniture. siiverware, jewelry
and Chinese art objects; any guam
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sO5 NEW JERSEY AVE. Sc, across
to Capitol. Congressional Library,
Supreme Court Bldg. and railrd.
station; clean, comfortable. single
and double rms. Ii. 6-16I2. 30
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SINKS-USED
$1.5O AND UP

and door gratings. stoves and other
disable materials at very reasonable
prices.
Also l-beams. plates. angle iron. pipe
and pipe fittings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-18

VACUUM CLEANERS
Good stock Of used and reconditioned.
vacuum cleaners, $3.50 and UP. All
nationally known brands substan-}
tial saving on floor models, and
demonstrators of Kenmore tank and
upright cleaners. Used vacuum
cleaner motors and cords only
S225. Sold as is while they last.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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FURN.-Sleep. couch with slip cover;
dble bed. headboard: mod. end
tables. Best offer. WA. 7-055o.
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Rooms EURNIsHEp-N.E.
ROOMS FURNlsHED-s.E.-s.W.

0NE Ice. BEDRM., with pvt. bath:
close to transp. LA. 6-2l67. 20
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FCRN.-Cofiee table, S.: plastic
chair, SIS: phonogf aph-radio comb,
500: dinette set. S25: 3-piece hedrm.
suite, $40; end table. So; 9x12 rug.
S45; portable organ. S45: Bendix
SO: floor lamp. SO; sofa and chair
with new slip covers. $50. LU. q
QSEn after S.3n a m -12
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MCLEAN Gardens

MCLEAN GARDENS
3S11 PORTER ST. NV.
Live in cool comforti Beautifully fur
nlshed room, meticulously main
tanned in college campus atmos-
phere; aforementioned cafeteria;
guard sery. conven. location. Rates
from $500 mo. up EN-. 2-6622.
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NO MONEY DOWN
BrSnd-new mod. 3-pc. bedrm. suite
featuring S-drawer double dresser
and mirror. roomy chest of drawers,
full,size bookcase BEG. -.
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Edystone-13O1 Vt. Ave.
Dust Above Thomas Circlel
Bedrm., liv. rm., dinette, kit, bath:
500: utils. incl. in rent. Res. Mgr.
on premises or call DE, 2-l0S0.
j. A. McKEEVER CO.. INC.
1889 X st. NV. ST. $500
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COLORED-VACAN
1884 MONROE ST. NE.
Lovely home on beautiful corner lot
9 rms. 2 baths oil heat. low price
1867.
BREITERMAN REALTY CO.
-1Q
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NO MONEY DOWN
mod. apiece quality liv.
rm. suite. Upholstered in q richly
toned metallic damask. Full inner
REG. $l86-NOW $94
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warehouse, Q blks. from Baileys Cross
Roads on Seminary rd.. JE. $4,000.
Evening star., 1954-06-22

Durable, heavyweight Belgium Sisol in rich
iocquord weove. Truly. the oristocrot OF Sum-
mer rugs. The airy weove is cool and resilient,
withstonds footprints, is cosy to clean. Beige,
green. grey or cocoa. Not oil eolors in every size
, 1954-07-27

clio.
asked the President to direct
all Federal agencies offering
lid to private firms or local
communities for housing deve
lopmentet announce a clear
cut" policy Q nthe subject.
The President was also ask
ed to make new housing avail
able to those most in need be-
cause Of the accumulated
years of racial discrimination
, 1954-07-27
CARD OF THANKS


The relatives of the late
Laurissa Williams, through
this medium express thanks
for sympathy shown and tok-
ems sent during her illness and
upon her death.
, 1954-07-27

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of Delaware, which has made a showing Of ownership of the
said trademark.
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citations by the American
Nurses Association, National
League for Nursing and Co
lumbia University.
Evening star., 1954-05-23

main avenues. In Spain and most
smaller cities this is taboo.
kEMEABER. though, that night
clubs aren't everything. Most
European cities feature concerts,
ballet, opera and theater, often
year-round. It is perfectly all right
to visit any Of these - but take a
taxi to and from. You won't see
European women alone at these
functions, but it's your privilege
as a foreigner" As for movies.
I'd pass them by in the evening.
European men are a source Of
constant perpIexity to American
women. On the social level, they
Evening star., 1954-05-23

accents for your smile. All this Is made
possible BY the penetrating action Of
Lan0lih Plus Liquid. -
Applied at night, certain compcnents
Of golden Lanolin Plus LIQUID penetrate
70 deliver q new supply Of two wonder
ful things called ch0lcsterOls and esters.
Nature makes them within your skin.
But dry atmosphere and harsh cleans
ing deplete your skins supply Of these
vitalrequisitcs to softness and smOOthness.
But you need not be q victim Of skin
dryness (due 70 this cause) any more.
Lanolin Plus Liquid Is rich in choles-
terOls and esters. Il works quickly, too.
The very next morning afler your first
nightly use Of it, you viii zee and feel o
definite improvement. Your skin win seem
softer, more supple and smoother look
ing. The horrible feeling Of dryness will
be gone. Your makeup win 90 on more
smoothly and look lOvelieF.
Use Lanolin Plus Liquid every night
land during the daytime as Q powder
basel and you viii join the millionaskf
Lanolin Plus Liquid users who know that
dry skin is unnecessary. Get Lanolin Plus
Liquid at your favorite good store. Il Is
but 81 plus tax. Other Lanolin Plus prod
ucts are: Lanolin Plus Liquid Makeup,
Lanolin Plus Shampoo. Lanolin Plus
Hand Lotion. Lanolin Plus Liquid
Cleanser, Lanolin Plus Cleansing Cream,
Lanolin Plus for the Hair, and LanOlin
Plus Body Lotion.
Evening star., 1954-05-23

meet. Do not expect to be intro
duced to a mans family unless you
have known him for a long time.
And one last point. just because
you'll be seeing men who speak
and dress differently from those at
home. don't feel that you must
suddenly become a different type
yourself. Be yourself. Do as you
would at home. Follow your nor
NAL moral pattern. You'll be
respected and liked for it. And
you'll have a better time.
A WIFE tells GbOssf Gss inspOr-
tGnt point in marital etiquette
is ssext sceek's column.
Evening star., 1954-05-23

Most travel agencies
offer tours Of the night
clubs - single women
are expected, and
you'll be made to feel
at home. But let's face
it. you can't see night
life by yourself. In big
cities such as Paris,
Lisbon, Stockholm and
Rome, there is no rea-
son you can't take a
stroll IN the early eve
ming. keeping to. the
center of town and the
Evening star., 1954-05-23
CROWS
FEET?
~ Ho'O To..1
Check Them!
TX ~

II should be glad
tidings that skin
dryness need no
longer be the bane
Of your existence.
Il should be great
news that prema-
ture, dry-skin
"crow's-feet'' ''at the
rneEsofyoureyes
can now be soft
ened into attractive
Evening star., 1954-05-23

practice better manners. old-world
courtesy. You should be more for
NAL with them. But every Ameri-
can woman Traveller is also in for a
surprise when she realizes that
men are muttering at her ON the
street, even speaking directly to
her or making audible remarks
about her to their friends. Don't
get upset - it's a sign Of appre-
ciation. You're just supposed to
feign deafness and walk on.
Keep the following few points
in mind and you'll find making
friends with men in Europe no diff
ferent than here at home!
Don't be overassertive. Euro
pean men shy away from women
who seem too competent. Don't
suggest going Dutch. I" unless you
Evening star., 1954-05-23
Touring Tips for
LADIES ALONE
by Mary Gordon
TWA TRAVEL Aevis0R

The best way to answer that
unnerving problem. how should !
act, is to ask a woman friend. But
often you'll arrive cold" in a
country. Then's the time to keep
your eyes open. Watch how women
fit into the pattern of life and dress
accordingly. Don't 60 shopping in
a beach dress, or visit a church in
a sleeveless dress.
You'll see in some countries
that women do not walk alone
in the evening. Pair up with an
other traveller, join a group or take
a taxi to and from your destina-
ton. You'll soon sense what is &C
ceptable. what viii raise eyebrows.
Until you're sure. play safe.
There are many ways, though,
to have a look at life after dark.
Evening star., 1954-05-23

know your escort very
well and can work out
an arrangement ahead
Of time.
DoN'r enter the din
ing rooms of restau-
rants ahead Of the man
let him ask for the
table, lead the way,
seat you and by all
means let him handle
the ordering. Do ex-
pect to shake hands
with men when you
Evening star., 1954-05-23
If you're going off
to Europe without an
escort, remember this
advice from an expert

NTow, as never before, Ameri-
IN can women are leaving jobs,
homes and families to "see
Europe. e" A few years ago the only
way a woman saw Europe was
over the shoulder of a diligent
chaperone; on her honeymoon; or,
when she had reached an advanced
age and private income, as a
''grande dame" visiting the spas.
Now, believe it or not. women
represent over 48 per cent Of
Americans going abroad. And /
have noticed that more and more
Of these women are going alone.
To help prepare these lone trav-
elers is part Of my job. But despite
an the counseling on clothes, hug
gage and hotels. many a girl.
before boarding the transatlantic
plane, is wondering, DO I know
how to act? How should ! behave?
Will ! feel afraid and lonely?"
lF YOU are not too confident, apt
to get the blues, by all means hook
up with a tour before leaving.
There are many kinds, and your
travel agent or ticket Office can
help you choose the best for you.
Another idea is to join local tours
as you 60 along. This is a fine way
to meet people. and ! recommend
tours to anyone who is having a
good enough" time, but wishes
she could share it with someone.
Plan to make friends in the
countries you visit. Go armed with
addresses. Talk to your church or
clubs = they probably have afiii-
ates in the bigger cities. If you
work, perhaps your office has rep
resentatives abroad. Track down
distant relatives or friends of
friends.