Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 December 1936 — Page 20

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Girl, 18, Who

Drinks, Asks Advice About

How to Make Him Stop It i

If He Loses Control of His Conduct and His Manners Become Objectionable, Jane Counsels Giving Him Up Before It’s Too Late.

What problem worries you the most? Put it in letter to Jane Jordan and read her answer in this column.

EAR JANE JORDAN—I am a young lady of 18, very much in love with a young man of 22. He lives in another town and has a good job there for he works very hard. Therefore we don’t get to see each other very much. He is from a very fine family and is a nice fellow. We met

last July and I fell in love with him at first sight. In fact it seemed that way for both of us at the time but I didn't hear from

him until Sept. 26 when he began to come up to see me almost every °

week-end. He quit all of a sudden and then came back this last week-end and we had a grand time together until he started drinking. That is his only weakness and right there is where we don’t ° agree, I take a bottle of beer once in a while but I don’t make a habit of it. He does. His foster parents are very lovely people and I love them almost as well as my own parents. I'd do anything

to make them all happy.

His mother had several nice plans for

our future and she wanted us to get married, but the way things have turned out I guess there will be no wedding bells for us unless

you have some goad

advice for us both.

Will you do me a great

favor by writing to him for me and’ find out what you could do

to help us get back~together?

ANSWER-I don’t: know what you consider to be

CONNIE. too much drink-

ing. You say he makes a habit of drinkifig. Do you mean that he drinks until he loses control of his conduct and that his manners become objectionable? Are you embarrassed by his behavior? If so,

flee for your life.

Time will heal your disappointment and you will

find some other suitor with less potentialities for a future of grief.

Now if his drinking consists

of a highball or two which has

little effect on his behavior other than to add to the convivial

nature of the evening, I can’t take that seriously.

But a boy who

constantly changes his nature with doses of alcohol is to be feared and avoided. The pain of parting will ‘be slight when compared

with the pain of living with him.

I do not think it advisable for me to write to him, for no map

likes interference in his affairs from an outsider.

case more harm than good. \ ” #

It would do your

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DEAR JANE JORDAN--I have been married 10 years and" have two boys. About six years ago my, wife had an affair with another fellow: so she left me and the children to live with him for two months. One day she came back. “I still loved her and took. her in. She left us 12 times since then for the same reason, and I've taken her back every time, The court says I shouldn’t have anything more to do with her and should get a divorce, but I love her. Maybe you could

tell me how to get things straightened out. ANSWER—I'm sorry, but I agree with the court. miracle but. they simply do not happen,

DISGUSTED. You want a I wonder why you go. on

Joving a woman who has left you a round dozen times, and 1

expect you do, too.

Your self-esteem has dropped too low for

psychological health. You must like punishment and feel that you deserve to be left. I'm speaking now of deep-seated attitudes of which you're hardly aware, not of what you say out loud. What have you got against yourself that makes you put up with such conduct? When you learn to regard your attitude toward a deserting wife and mother as an illness of your personality instead of a virtue, maybe you'll be more interested in curing yourself.

JANE JORDAN.

MAKES WOULD-BE LOSS

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Solution to Previous Problem

BY W. M. M’KENNEY American Bridge League Secretary ARE indeed are the hands at

the contract table, where one of the defending players holds five trumps to the 10, 9 and 8, and the

« partnet holds the’ queen, that ‘the « declarer can get out with the loss

of a single trump trick. 3 However, that- was the situation which Sam Naiman faced in a re-

Naiman was the declarer and his . partner’s wholly unwarranted jump

, had placed on him the task of ful-

+ impossible.

filling the contract which appeared Strangely enough, it

“would have required almost double - dummy defense, that is, a sight of

all the cards, to have permitted

| East to defeat the contract.

North’s bidding was far too opti-

| mistie; Nsiman had denied strength . by passing and then responded with ! two no trump over the opening bid

~ heart suit when his partner bid . again, and the bid of three no trump

over three spades should not have

. given any encouragement. However, . nothing succeeds like success.

‘The opening lead of the queen of

| hearts was won with the ace and

the six of hearts was returned. East

. played the eight and Naiman played i the jack, West failing to follow.

Two rounds of spades were led

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end, when East dropped the jack, dummy led a small spade upon which East discarded the nine of ciamonds. Declarer ruffed with the three of hearts. . A diamond was led and East dropped the queen. Now the queen of spades was led, East discarding a club and declarer a diamond. Dummy’s last spade was led ans East dropped another club. South let go a diamond. . : The ace. and king of clubs were cashed and, when the jack was led, East, who now held the 10, 9 and 5 of trumps, ruffed with the nine, and South discarded his last diamond. # 2 East then was forced to lead into South’s trump tenace, and the hand was made. East's best defense would have been to discard clubs, and not diamonds on the spades. (Copyright, 1936, NEA Service, Inc.)

Barbara Ann Frantz Joins School Choir

Times Special

se Boy Friend|

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass., Dec. 15.-

—Miss Barbara Ann Frantz, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Arthur Frantz, Indianapolis, has been chosen a member of the freshman choir of Mount Holyoke College: = The choir made its first campus appearance at a ‘Sunday vesper

Christmas Party Set Miss ‘Martha Hayes is to entertain Misses Catherine

Agnes Roache, Marie Warren, Mar- | §

garet Dowd, Catherine and Kirkoff with a Christmas party morrow. : Ra

_ It's easy as pie to err in your

(The second of a series) :

BY MARJORIE BINFORD WOODS ‘Times Fashion Editor :

—Times Photo by Cotterman.

(TocRINGS crammed with myriad little surprises—major gifts that Jd bring gleeful shouts of “Goody, Goody!” from the girls and “Gee-. whillikers!” from the boys—that’s Christmas! 8

gift choices for these fast growing

adolescents unless you bear in mind that their chief delights are no {| longer dolls, trains, and childish games. What most 10 and 12-year-olds like best are gifts that make them feel really grown-up, such as out-of-

items, books and jewelry novelties, Santd seems to have caught .up with Betty and George Crossland (above), children of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Crossland, 4473 Washing-ton-blvd, and. has left a trail of Christmas joys in his wake. 3 8 8 8; ; “Y CAN hardly wait until Louise’s slumber party,” exclaims Betty, who is eager to strut in her new flanner robe, styled just like her mother’s new house coat. Football

| headgear ‘and horns are a necessary

part of any growing boy's holiday excitement, but George seems equally thrilled with his mannishly tailored blue and white Beacon robe. Boys’ and girls’ departments in

Club Meetings |

WEDNESDAY Oct Dahl Club. Webb: tearoom. Mrs. Ida B. Hawn, hostess. Mrs. A. E. Shirley, Christmas story. Gift exchange. 4 ; Woman's Department Club. Art department. 10 a. m. Mesdames Oliver 8. Guio, Hezzie B. Pike, J. C. Hardesty, “Pennsylvania Art Museum.” 12:30 p. m. community wel-

| fare department discussion lunch‘leon. 1:15 p. m. Mrs. Kate Milner

Rabb, “Ye Olde Community Christmas.” American Association of University Women. ‘Creative arts class. School 66 sewing room. 9:30 to 11:30 a m. New Century Club. Mrs. Carl H. Bals, Mrs. J. Earl Brown, hostesses. Dr. Rebecca Patrish; pageant. Chapter F, P. E. O. Sisterhood. Mrs. H. S. Leonard, hostess. 1 o’clock luncheon. Mesdames J. Albert Bristow, A. Hugh Johnson, Roy Lee Smith, assistants. Mrs: W. A. Shullenberger, program. Irvington Catholic = Woman's hostess. Christmas party. Social committee in charge. : Butler University Women's Faculty Club. Butler Y. W. C. A. members, guests. Miss Kathryn Journey, hostess chairman. Mesdames John S. Harrison, Willard N. Clute, Charles E. Stevens, Gearge A. Schu-

assistants, Mrs. James W. Putnam, m chairman; Mrs. Donald C. Gilley, Miss Helen Cade. “Our Religious Life,” topic. , Inter Nos Club. Mrs. Wallace W. hostess. Mrs. Allen T. Post, “December, Its Origin, History, Cosand Forefathers

Study Club. Mrs. E. E. Dalman,|-

macher, Misses Elizabeth Bettcher,| | Catherine Thompson, Mary Dixcn,|

the-ordinary things to wear, hobby® .

local stores are overflowing with hundreds of trick gift items which will assure a merry Christmas: for youngsters. For instance, this Shirley Temple

| rain ensemble’ of ‘matching umbrella,

cap and raincoat; and the Tyrolean wool knit set of long-tasseled cap and scarf, just like the college girls wear with their ski suits are two examples of bliss for the young girl. Even the balbriggan pajamas Of green and peach which Betty wears here, are novelty gifts to be appreciated. , Whatever happens, don’t forget to flatter the little ‘man with a monogrammed silver belt-buckle. and grained calf belt, like dad = wears. There ate new tie sets which have nifty little’ Scotty dog.clasps on the tie pins . . . an ingenious addition to a strutting youngster’s wardrobe.

with zipper. closings, Alaskan lamb jackets, campus coats and Scotch patterned gloves that will tickle a boy’s fancy. . s Sheepskin snowball gloves. are items which should be included in the youthful “male” box, on the Christmas tree. 3 Wrist. watches, of. course, Boy Scout kits and camping equipment are fun for boys, just as monogrammed stationery, manicure sets and perfume are coveted gifts for the junior high school miss. ;

| Margaret Lewis

older

¢ | who need attention. cE ass LE | But we have to be very careful. | |

There are’plaid sport-back sweaters |

NEXT—Gifts for the college

“boy and girl. .

To Be Guest at : Friends’ Shower

Honoring Miss Margaret Lewis, and

bride-to-be daughter of Mr. Mrs. A. Don Lewis, ‘Miss - Bernice

Grant has invited several friends. to a miscellaneous shower tonight

at her home.

Miss Lewis and Gustav Dongus -are-to exchange vows in a ceremony

at 7.:30 p. m. Dec. 26. in McKee chapel, . Tabernacle. : Presbyterian Church. . .... =} i Guests, with. Miss Lewis and her mother are to be her sister, Mrs.

f | Charles Palin, and Mrs.. Robert

Stone, Mrs. James A. Stuart Jr. and Misses : Delight = Morrison, Vivian Claffey, Marthabelle Bond, Martha Jane Banister, . Jacqueline McKee, Mary Stirewalt and Zeérelda Frick.

Carol Service

For Pupils Set

* Pupils’ ‘of the Irvingtori kinder- |.

garten of the [Indianapolis Free Kindergarten Society are to present

a Christmas carol service at 3:30]

p. m. tomorrow in Irvington Pres‘byterian Church. Invitations sent to pupils’ mothers and friends were made by the kindergarten pupils. The society board of directors entertained the teaching staff with its annual Christmas party yesterday at D. A. R. chapter house. Mrs. James Pearson, accompanied by Mrs. Albert Campbell, sang, and Mrs.

Robert C. Winslow read an original

Christmas story.

Slippers..

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ets, ‘kids, kids

It's a Gift! . .. choosing just the right glamorous press ‘ent for a woman. But you can't go wrong in Feltman & Curme's. | Spread out for your selection are dazling ~ creations for HER comfort and delight.

assortment of > satins,

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include chi | A lean a time of it. The manner of

1it includes some person or persons

Not one thing that is presented to

| others should hurt feelings. And

“feelings” are different in different

‘| people. One child might look ques- | fF | tioningly at his rough brown mit- | § ‘tens, and then at the gay ones of

your son, and be thinking, “These

my’s,”. Sammy. being your own boy, not the little fellow who lives ia the rear. SE i ‘Cruelty of Contrasts = I have my own ideas about the child who’ is invited ‘in to admire the. gorgeous toys of our own holidays, only to compare them with his own ‘meager playthings at home.

. | Children are not jealous, but. there ‘| is something cruel in contrasts. If

he is invited ‘in; have something quite wonderful to. give him. I! wi make you happier than it does h m. t : 3 i The same idea,“ I think, ‘should hold with all such giving. Old Mrs. Smith might be grateful for a’'few cans of soup. But perhaps she is not as happy about it. as we think, unless she is a real oddity and a rare person. indeed, whose sense of appreciation outweighs ' her sense of romance.” We must remember this word. No being, however poor or needy, ever quite loses imdgination and a longing for lovely things. Maybe Mrs. Smith needs soup, or coffee or a new market basket, but at Christmas she may feel much more set up with a pie or pudding. Anyway, she dislikes being marked for need. Sensitive without reason, you say? Who isn’t? We all are. Pride is an odd thing, Let us not destroy it. “Too Much Wisdom”. The useful gift is, of course, very often the wisest thing, but is Christmas the time or place for too much wisdom? Do we color our own celebration with wisdom? Or with holly and foolish glass balls? At any rate, the “fitness” of gifts, should play a part. If our present is: going to lower any one’s. selfrespect, or make him feel contrast too keenly, then it is better not given at all. I have always recommenided the gay gifts: Remember there are 365 days in the year. One day surely, has its_claim to jollity. Mrs. Smith's soup, or Jimmy's brown mittens, would be very much appreciated on New Year's, or any other day. Today they must be done, at least, in the. trappings of { Christmas, with bright paper and ribbon, and perhaps, a holly sprig in the bow. Anything to preserve a sense of distinction, But not the distinction of “difference” or -misfortune. : (Copyright, 1936, NEA Service .

Inc.)

$10, better |

.| Sometimes . givin altru- | {istic ni is done by way of the | | hospital, or the organization, in-

giving does not matter, so long as | Fi

_|are warm and.comforfable, but I i wish I had a pretty pair like Sam-

ST SSR GL

ISTER frocks are the last word SD in little girl fashions. No. 8824 is made princess. style with buttons

-down the. front so that the dress can “be opened out flat for ironing, It

has a cute collar and tie, and puffed

sleeves. - Make it ‘in gingham,’ per-

cale, broadcloth, silk or taffeta. Patterns come in sizes 4 to. 14 years. Size 6 requires 2% yards of 35-inch

| material, plus 3% yard of contrasting material together with 2-3 yard .of ribbon for the bow. ;

secure a. PATTERN. and SEWING , IN-

To STEP-BY-STEP

'STRUCTIONS, inclose 15 cenfs 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, Indianapoiis.

If you would like to have a copy.

of the new WINTER PATTERN BOOK, simply add 15 cents and it will be sent you.

35 to Be Guests

At Dinner Party

Thirty-five members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, are to be guests of Miss Mary E. Armington at a at ner home.

formal dinner party tonight.

Holiday colérs and appointments.

are to be used. ih Among the guests are to be Mrs. Varner PF. Saylor, Zionsville, and Miss Jeanette Smith, Lebanen.

Christmas Party at School Is Arranged

Misses Helene and Hazen Hibben are to entertain members of the

‘Hibben Nursery School,” kindergar-

ten, ‘primary class and corrective speech class at a Christmas party at 10 a. m. tomorrow. ge ah They are to be assisted by Mesdames Dean Baer, Norbert O’Connor, Emil Reinhardt and W. E. Young Jr. and Miss Mary Steiner.

' | teaspoons

Vleat Roast Ina ~™ 1 Given Dash By Garnish

i | Pineapple,: Orange - Juice {| Or Prunes Suggested

For Flavoring.

By NEA Service

A slice of pineapple, a sauce of

| orange juice, a garnish of apricots Yor prunes will give dash to your

roast meats. When the appetite needs thawing, serve this Hawaiian specialty. . Deviled Steak Waikiki (4 to 6 Servings)

Ore flank steak about 2 pounds, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons

| butter, 1 large onion, 1 sprig pars-

ley; 1 leaf of sage, 1 bay leaf, 1

sprig thyme (if you buy mixea herbs, use 1 teaspoon of - the prepared - product), 1 teaspoon salt, 1; teaspoon pepper, “s teaspoon pa prika, ‘1 teaspoon dry mustard, 13 tablespoons ‘cider vinegar, 2 cups pineapple juice. ka a Cut steaks in strips two by four inches. Dust - lightly in flour and shape in rolls. Skewer in place, Melt butter in iron frying pan, run a clove of garlic. through hot butter and remove. Slice the onion and add to’ butter, then the herbs, When onions are golden brown, remove and add the steak. Sear well on all sides. . Dust. on remaining flour and dry seasoning. Brown well: Pour heated vinegar over steak, cook a minute; then pour: heated pineapple juice into pan. Cover, simmer until tender, basting frequently. Will take at least 1'z hours of slow. cooking. Slow—remember that. . Serve on a hot platter garnished with half slices of canned pineapple and one or two green pepe per rosettes. : Orange sauce is a flavorful way of putting a spot of sunshine into your Sunday night supper. With cold sliced duck or pork .it does wonders. -

Orange Sauce

| Grated rind of 2 oranges, % cup orange juice, 2 cup grape juice, 2 French ° mustard, 1% tablespoons currant jelly and a dash of cayenne pepper.. Place a sducepan over very lowest fire. Turn in all the ingredients and - stir - gently until - thoroughly mixed. Cook only 10 minutes, always stirring. Cool, then chill in 1 refrigerator. This is what advertising writers would call “a taste thrill.” Plain folks say “it’s swell.”

Fried Apples With Ham

Tart apples, well shaped, fat, brown sugar. Cut apples without peeling into one-half inch slices. Try out some of the ham fat in iron pan, then lay in the slices of apples. Fry. carefully, and turn without breaking, and fry on other, side. Remove to sheet of absorbent paper, dust with brown sugar, and ‘keep warm until the sugar melts into the. apple. Use as vegetable garnish with the broiled or fried ham steak.

Playlet Listed For Yule Party

Mrs. Frank Langsenkamp is to be hostess today for the Inter Alia Club Christmas party. Following luncheon, a “musical playlet, “Noel, Noel,” is to be presented by Mesdames = Clarence | Meyers, Charles Fitch and Edgar Ellsworth. :

tle) .. . and it’s these very gifts by Blocki for . which MRS. ABEL'S Perfume Shop is famous. Colognes and perfumes with the ' éxquisité fresh flower preserved right in each bottle. Even there are tiny 25¢ bottles with place cards attached—the

perféct party favor! For personal

gifts, remember 8 E. Market-st. »

There is no single trend in

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must be designed for you. But, here’s a hint . . . see that there is some roll about your lovely head. nr #

“Say it with flowers” (in the bot-

What kind of Christmas tree will you have this year? Th miniature . evergreens which have been chemically ‘treated to prevent needles from shattering are now in the stores again. In fact the stores are filled and packed with everything you could ‘possibly want during the hols day season. Keep in touch with me through these columns and by telephone or letter .. . and Tll see that you know where to find every timely thing your heart desires. ;

bring us a large order of travell The tickets, fhe itineraries, the well-laid plans of a seasoned traveler. You better consult with our travel agent, MR. RICHARD KURTZ, 122 E. Market St., to get us just what we want. There are ‘tours on - rail and - water to -+=. Florida, . to.. Texas, to. Mexico beginBe sft sls en e are more pretentious trips to the West Indies and South. a and cruises through the Mediteran-

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Cosmetics are both lizury and necessity. Start one of the choice lines or replenish it for the person who will appreciate, It's quite the welcome giftl.. ...: ,.