Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 December 1936 — Page 10

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Mother Is Tired of Entertaining. Jane Jordan will study your problems

and answer your questions in this column daily.

DEAR JANE JORDAN— My husband and I have

‘been married nearly a year and have established a comfortable home. I feel that I am a lucky woman indeed as he is kindness and generosity itself. I love him dearly and think always of his happiness. I know he loves me. Still there is a little difference of opinion between us and if we can’t arrive at a ~ solution our happiness may be shattered. \

Im expecting our child to be born this month and I've had no rest or peace of mind through the whole ordeal. We haven’t had “one Sunday together since we've been “married and my life seems to be one'round of cooking and cleaning up after some one. When people just chance to drop in in the evening, my husband will always insist on their coming back, usually for a meal which means extra work and worry for me. He doesn’t wait to consult me about it.

He gave one couple an invitation to visit us every other weekend, and I feel that with a new baby to care for I shouldh’t have "to be worried with so much com- » pany, He thinks I've an odd nature because of this and that I don’t want friends, but it is just that I want to do my own inviting and entertaining when I feel I want people and can afford to have them. .

. Do you think I am wrong in . discouraging the friendship of men my husband used to go about with before our marriage? When they come to our home they use vulgar language and even talk about their experiences - before marriage. These men are hard drinkers and are untrue to their wives. I'm afraid they will eventually cause us trouble. I, want nothing more than a happy, successful marriage but feel that ours is being slowly undermined by these so-called friends. J A READER. ANSWER—Of course --your husband has no conception 6f-how depleted you feel. He has been brought up to believe that having a child is a natural process not associated with fatigue, or else he hasn't thought anything about it at all. ‘Why don’t you get your doctor to talk to him in confidence? If he really understood that all your energies are needed at this time for something more important than entertaining thoughtless friends, I. am sure he would not wish to impose upon you. Have you yourself talked reasonably with him, explaining the facts cheerfully but firmly, or have you let him believe that you are simply another complaining wife? What sort of woman is his mother that she has not trained him in consideration for " ar woman who is expecting a child? Evidently he is a sociable “soul . who needs people and merriment around him. After your child is ~ born and you feel well again, you

help when he wants to entertain. " This would relieve you without depriving him of the pleasure of company. Surely your friends do their share of entertaining so that thereare times when you aren't doing all. the work. os i I think it would be unwise of you ~ to cut your husband off from the friends he had before marriage. Perhaps you are a little narrowminded in your reaction to them. A clever woman would join in their jokes while keeping her disapproval to herself. This would not mean that she was not keeping her~eyes open for ways and means of unobtrusively weaning her husband way from undesirable associates, if they are that.—JANE JORDAN.

Pythian Counéil Arranges Party

Semper-Fidelis Council No. 10, hian Sunshine Girls, is to hold first December meeting at 2:30 m. today in the new club rooms,

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on Santa's list for good little girls.

Hiram D. Keehn.

3-year-old daughter of Mrs. Marian Max Schumacher, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schumacher, has already gone into a huddle with Santa, and has the promise of a wing-up train that will go round ‘an’ round on a track with honest-to-goodness switches and crossings. . Old Santa takes all juvenile requests this year with greater jovialty than ever, for his workshops have supplied toy departments with a wider assortment of games and toys, hobby arousers, and educational devices than ever before. Virtually any request of imaginative youngsters can be satisfied, from an “electric eye” that can be used to ring bells and turn oh lights to an almost “human” doll. ‘ # 8 8 /

HAT'S why, with all th marvels of thé toymaker’s art to distract the adult eye, there's

things that will delight Junior will be overlooked. Small boys are stili highly jubilant over: cars, trucks, horns, drums, building blocks and pint-sized racing cars. Added to these are plenty of streamlined playthings . .. trains, complete with tank and box cars, the six-drive locomotives, construction toys with which an entire city of skyscrapers can be built, Lilliputian Hindenburg dirigibles, and stuffed animals of all shapes. The rule is . . . the smaller the boy the bigger the toy, taking into consideration that. the musical co-ordinétion of the tiniest tots isn’t as well developed as big brother’s. : on For the primer-aged youngsters’ merry Christmas there are astronomical telescopes; toy . microphones for room-to-room broadcasting, toy cash registers that will make change and ring up purchases, toy typewriters, Indian forts and soldiers, policemen’s uniforms, and make-up sets (including whiskers).

Little sister can have a whole bevy of character dolls, with Shirley Temple, Dutch girls, the Dionne quintuplets and the rubber-bodied dolls new on the market'this year. Play pens for the dolls, mother kangaroos with babies, trunks filled : with frothy clothes, and colorful costumes for dress-up fun are ali

Nursery furniture (large enough for the children) is built on modern gone modern with tiny over-stuffed chairs, miniature grand pianos and polished coffee tables. All in all, it looks as if it will be a great day for the kiddies when they tumble out of bed at dawn on Christmas morning and make a bee-line for the Christmas tree.

- NEXT—Gifts for brother and sister, hig

Welfare Club Gives

Welfare Clubs’ given today at Mrs. Frank J. Haight’s home, 145 E. Fall Creek-

” » BY MARJORIE BINFORD WOODS Times Fashion Editor

EAR SANTA-—Please bring me a real G-man car like this one,” requests Peter' Keehn (left), 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs:

A cuddly dolly with real hair is the delight of Gwen Pratt, daint

This is the first of six articles on Christmas gift suggestions for every member of the family.

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Today’s Pattern

UTSTANDING on this morning frock (No. 8877) ‘is.the novelty yoke. It gives that wide-shoul-dered effect, and ‘has an attractive button closing and smart collar. The waistline has slenderizing ‘tucks and the skirt action pleats. Complete the dress with a bright colored belt. Make it in percale, gingham or calico. Patterns are sized 14 to 20 (32 to 44 bust). Size 16 requires 4% .yards of 35-inch material plus 1-3 yard contrasting material for the collar. ey To: secure a PATTERN and STEP-BY-STEP SEWING INSTRUCTIONS, inclose 15 cents in coin together with the above pattern number and your size, your name and address, and mail to Pattern Editor, The Indianapolis Times, 214 W. Maryland-st, Indianapolis. If you would like to have a copy of the new , PATTERN BOOK, simply add 15 cents and it will be sent you.

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Club Meetings |

TOMORROW

Independent Social Club. Mrs. B. M. Howell, 1115 N. DeQuincy-st, hostess. Mrs. W. E. Ratcliff, assistant. Christmas party. ? Anagnous Group, Epsilon Sigma: Omicron. Mrs. Francis McCabe, hostess. Mrs. C. N. Symons, Emerson’s essays. Mrs. G. C. Roberts, “The Scarlet Letter.” Mrs. C. J. Finch, discussion. | : : Hoosier Tourist Club. Mrs. Charles Roller, hostess. Mrs. C. M. Fenney, Miss. Laura Lego, assistants. Mrs. J. BE. Andrews, “Under the Southern Cross.” Christmas party. Lunch-

Late Book Club. Mesdames J. A. Brookbank, H. W. Ker, J. T.. Sawyer, hostesses. . Mrs. Chie. Jackson, Christmas grabbag, Christmas charity luncheon. Grolier Fine Arts Club. Mrs. R. E. Sprague, hostess. Mrs. A. L. Duncan, assistant. The Rev. J. I Craig, “One Good Day.” Christmas music. Gift exchange. Wy-Mo-Dau Craig Poland, hostesses. Christmas carols. Mrs. Walden VanOsdal, “Adah.” Mrs. William J. Kramer, “Esther”; Mrs. Poland, Mrs. Edward C. Wischmeier, Mrs. Earl R. Leonberger, “The Virgin Mary.” Irvington Chautauqua Club. Mrs. A. Reid Liverett, hostess. Mrs. John B. ‘Ferguson, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Mars. Max Critchfield, music. Christmas party. Expression Club. Mrs. 0. M. Richardson, hostess. Mrs. Richardson, carols. Mesdames Glenethel Thrush, R. E. Avels, Joseph Gallagher, music from “Woman of Sam-. aria.” Mrs. Frank Burns, Miss Mary Beatrice Whiteman, drama. Irvington Tuesday Club. Mrs. H. B. Hartsock, hostess. Barton Rees Pogue, guest speaker. Evening meetg.

Spencer Club. Mrs. D, A. Bartley, hostess. Mrs. A. L. Ballinger, Mrs. Allen Pierson, assistants. Mrs. J. P. Lucas, Christmas party. Gift exchange. . Chapter U. P. E. O. Sisterhood. Miss Evelyn Carpenter, hostess. Christmas party. Mrs. S. N. Nail, songs. Mrs. J. E. Angell, Christmas story and ' “Gleanings from ihe Record.” Proctor Club. Mrs. P. W. Cregor, hostess. Mrs. William J. Stark, musical. Fortnightly Literary Club. Propylaeum. - Guest day. __ International Travel-Study Club, Inc. Colonial tearoom. : Mesdames Jack O'Neill, Phillip Mann, Mary Park, hostesses. 12:39 o'clock luncheon. Mrs. James Butler, Miss Patricia Kirch, readings. Mrs. Anna Core, piano numbers. Mrs. Louise Mutter, songs. Mrs. Petrache Valescue, “Travels Through Bumania.” Gift exchange. : Children’s Sunshine Club of Sunnyside, Columbia Club.. Christmas luncheon. Board members in charge. “Delta Upsilon sylvania-st, hostess. Luncheon, bridge party. Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. Winston Noble, in

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Noel Tales

Teach Verities and Virtues. BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON The Christmas season snould be into the child's Stories are by. far the best way to reach into the recesses of his

heart and stir his ‘conscience to action. :

will typify quite easily the homage of riches to the grandeur of worth, however lowly. And the tribute of age to babyhood must touch them, too. This story should be told to all children, regardless of one’s belief about the divinity of the'Child Jesus. It is the most beautiful story in the world. No other can match it in any way. : From there, we must descend to more contemporary literature.

‘The Night Before Christmas’

By all means read to them or let: them learn that exciting picture of “The Night Before Christmas,” with the Jolly Old Elf on the roof and his reindeer prancing through the sky. . But I had almost put it last. It is important and jolly and gay,

Alpha nor Omega of Christmas. I. love it as well as you do, but except for: very little children, it is

| not enough.

For instance, I believe that Charles Dickens’: “Christmas Carol” is one story that should be read in every family the day before Christmas. “Tiny Tim” will live, has lived for ages. He will continue to be our lame hero with courage and merriment in his heart. And down with the gloomy Scrooges who hoot at Christmas, and are so dried-out in their shriveled souls that—well, just read it and learn. ' It is good for old and young, each Christmas of life. A reminder that selfishness is lonely, that good-fellowship ‘is real gain.

Rewards of Kindness

Another Christmas story that carries weight is the tragi-comic one of “Birds’ Christmas Carol.” How the sick child could dispense happiness to a family of healthy Ruggleses and get the thrill of a lifetime. Read between the lines and ask the children what they see in the story. They will tell you. Then there is the tale by my old favorite, Mary Brecht Pulver, “The Dwarf and the Cobbler’s Sons’—of a poor shoemaker and his three sons who admitted the poor wayfarer to their lowly home on Christmas Eve. : Naturally, being a fairy, he loaded them with gifts and candy, show-

not always their only reward. I find it again in Welhelmina Harper's assemblage of stories under the title, “Merry Christmas to You,” a volume, by the way, that I consider classic in its chgice of seasonal stories, including : those of other

lands. Gifts That Count

‘Christmas is something else besides dolls and mechanical toys and tinsel stars. They are important in the child’s life, and the holiday

.should be mad enough and merry

enough to lift it above all other days of the year. But beneath, and motivating it, should come the kindly thought for others, and the reverence for that Child who gave His life for

the betterment of his fellow men. (Copyright, 1936, NEA Service, Inc,)

Sorority Yule Dinner Is Set

The: Indianapolis ‘chapters of Pi Omicron national sorority are to give their annual Christmas dinner party at 6:30 p. m. Thursday at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Mrs. Paul F. McDaniel is general chairman, assisted by the following committees: Miss Hazel Horton and Mrs. Forrest Smith, table decorations; Miss Betty Zimmerman, program chairman, assisted by Misses Clara and Betty Waulzen and Margaret Waggoner; Miss Lela Mae Smith, entertainment chairman, assisted by 5. M. L. Steirwalt, Misses Kathryn Is and Elsa Ruark; and Miss Janet Storch, reservations. Special guests are to include Mr. and Mrs. Bjorn Winger, Miss Flora Drake, Dr. Irwin E. Shulz and Fort Wayne, ‘state president. :

Ruth Castle, Mrs. McDaniel fs to act as toastmaster. Miss Amelia Cook is to give the invocation, oR 5 Other sorority officers who are to be at are Mrs. Frank T. tri-state corresponding secretary: Mrs. J. S. Barth, ' state vice president; Mrs. Herbert Y. Massie, state treasurer,

Council president. 5 Announce Troth of Margaret Denny

Denny announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Lind-

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old favorites and newcomers: to the ranks of sure-fire Christmas gifts. Proceeding clockwise from the lower left hand corner, are two breast-pocket handkerchiefs, the upper a foulard

them, wool challis muffler with wide-spaced, hand-blocked all-over with two-tone polka dots, the colors repeated in the fringe; diamond

pattern knitted glove and muffler in tan and dark brown; and a handloomed wool muffler with large maroon and navy blocks separated.by

with satin-stripe border. Above

silk with contrasting border; silk

traditional plaid in brilliant colors.

DOUBLER DEFEATS SELF

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P.-T. A. Notes

School 7. 1:30 p. m. Wed. Christmas program. Christmas music festival, directed by Miss Mildred Reiner, sung by chorus group. Bible story, primary speaking choir, directed by Mrs. Helen Grey and accompanied by Mrs. Helen Schellert. Selections by Mothers’ chorus and intermediate choir. Social hour. School 16. 3 p. m. Wed. Christmas program. Music, Mothers’ chorus. Playlet, “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” junior high school students. Special treat for children and mothers. School 18. 2:30 p. m. Wed. Primary, department, “Children in Mother ' Goose Land.” chofus, hymns. : School 29. 1:15 p. m. Wed. The’ Rev. R. M. Dodrill, speaker. Musical program, pupils. Study Club meeting. pin Noe : School 30. Thurs. afternoon and evening. Primary and intermediate grades, “Santa's Workshop” and “Three Kinds of Christmas,” playlets. Supper, 5 p. m. Junior high school pupils, program, 8 p. m. Awards to past president with most board members, and to graduating class with best representation. School 31. 1:30 p. m. Thurs, Pupils, Dickens’ “Christmas Carol.” Mothers’ chorus, music. School 35. 2:45 p. m. Wed. Second grade, program. Mothers’ chorus, music. Christmas party and

mes. 4 School 38. 2:30 p. m. Wed. Dramatic Club, “The Perfect Gift.” Glee - Club, intermediate ‘music. Gift exchange. al 39. 7:30 p. m. Wed. Junior high school pupils, “The Light Upon the Way,” play. Community singing of carols. Open’ house, 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.

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which had been reached and made against him, redoubled. South was entirely right. The opening bid was psychological, based on the fact that the opponents were. vulnerable, and that South had length and some slight strength in both majors. As dealer, when he picked up his hand, he remembered the old military maxim that “attack is the best defense.” : It is, of course, unnecessary fo point out that South did not have the semblance of an opening bid, so far as high card requirements are concerned. He, too, was most unhappy when he heard his partner’s force with a jump bid in another suit. k He feared to rebid his terrible spade suit, so he made the bid he

fracting at the lowest possible point, without being guilty of that unforgivable bridge crime—passing a forcing bid. When South bid three no: trump, his partner properly decided to take things in charge and bid the slam. West, who had been licking his chops in anticipation of a juicy! set, gleefully doubled when the bidding returned to him. North redoubled, and the battle was on. There was nothing to the play. | The opening lead of ‘the king of diamonds was won with the ace in dummy. A small club was led from dummy and then a t © was played, the finesse taken against the doubler. Lr When the jack held the trick, the low heart was led from dummy and the jack finessed, West's are winning. Now there was no trouble in making all the remaining tricks, (Copyright; 1936, NEA Service, Inc.)

Entertains Bridge Club Mrs. Edward Pfeffer recently enat a Christmas party.

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By NEA Service Popcorn with butter, with syrup, in Balls and in taffy—all these variations on an ever popular win. ter theme belong in the list of things to do now when the smell of Christmas is in the air. Chees ; is a more sophisticated thought. It makes a grand nibbling dish, warm, crisp and alive with flavor, to serve with bevers when friends gather together. It's caviar for the popcorn enth

Cheese-Popcorn One-half cup raw popcorn, % cup melted butter, 3% cup grated cheese (must be American type, very dry), salt and extra grated cheese if wanted. Melt butter, add grated cheese, thoroughly. Pour over freshly ped corn and stir until every kernel has been coated. Sprinkle with | salt to taste and dust with more cheese if you think you need

it. That's just one recipe. Here's another, in which % cup of grated cheese of the same type is used, bus it must be very: soft, not hard. No butter is used. Over the hot popcorn (dust the soft grated cheese and until the cheese melts over each kernel of the warm corn. Then salt. |: ; Popcorn balls are nice to throw in irection of friends with a | tooth of to hang on the mas tree. ; Walter W. Chenoweth, head of partment of Horticultural

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College has just written a practical guide for the home candy maker called “How to Make Candy.” This is Prof. Chenoweth’s advice on popcorn ball situation. | Popcorn Balls scant cup molasses, 1 cup lated sugar, 1-3 cup water, 1 gon vinegar, 3% teaspoon bake ing soda. = Mix all ingredients except the | Boil moderately to a medium crack! by the water test. Remove saucepan from fire, then quickly

e taffy. ° Place sbout 6 quarts of popped corn that has ‘been cleaned from unpopped kernels in a kettle or pan of such size that the corn only half Pour over it the batch of hot taffy and stir and mix until taffy is thoroughly distributed. While it is still hot, take into the hand enough taffy-coalted corn to form a ball 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Compress lightly with the hands re a fairly smooth, but not n ball. Lay the balls aside .| If to be kept for some days, P ach in a sheet of wax paper to prevent - absorption of moisture

World Trip

C. Wilson, author of eeling Through Amerto give a travel lecture at 3:30 p. m. Thursday at the Wm. H. Block Co. auditorium. He is to show slides and movies taken on the trip. Following the lecture he is to be in the book department to autograph copies of his book. Mr. ilson lives in the Dunes, near Chesterton. He was educated at the University of Nebraska, CoUniversity. and Iowa State Before he became a lec- ¢ was a “lumber jack, oil audeville star, banjo player, an Alaskan salmon canaman, wheat farmer and

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