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PAGE 4° re Bachelor Urges Boy, 21; To Wed 15-Year-Old Girl, But Jane Says Step Folly

Most Marriage Failures Made by, Youthful |

| Couples, Warning; Personal Disappoint- | ment Seen Basis for Unsound Views.

| ————————————————————————— | The following letter is about a 15-year-old girl engaged to a 21-year-old boy who, as the wedding day approaches, was overcome with | doubts as to whether so young a marriage would succeed.

n n 2 ” ”n o EAR- JANE JORDAN-—Fifteen-year-old girls marry for love. Twenty-one-year-old girls marry for a man. I've had old girls propose the first date. Young girls don’t do that. What you call puppy love I would call original love. This girl is serious and solid. That's a great han‘dicap these days. I have some of the same material in me

though I conceal it. I don’t know what the girl looks like but her letter reveals some-

thing more valuable than beauty. I'm 35 and I wish I had one like her. An old bachelor's advice to the lad is to regain her respect and try to keep it. Some day he will know that all she said and did was because she loves him. He will know the most beautiful thing in this world is a young girl's sincere love. I find the majority of old girls prefer hot-time men and they either try to excite a man’s jealousy or they are sickeningly possessive. I'll bet~the girl prefers more natural and substantial entertainment such as good things to eat and a child to devote herself to. Take her, boy, if you can get her. When she’s 21 she will have met so many disappointments her sweetness will be gone. She'll be glazed and superficial like the other old girls. She doesn’t want to marry your car or your income, She wants you—and you don’t know when 5 lucky. The idea of waiting till youre old to marry is bunk. A lon sihgle life leads to misery. The young girls are the sweet girls. The old girls know too much. STERN OLD BACHELOR. 2 = 2 ” " ” ANSWER—You have no facts to support your theory. Therefore we must conclude that your statement about the solidness of a 15-year-old girl's love is a wish instead of a truth, Statistics show that one of every six marriages ends in divorce. The majority of these failures are made hy young people. Divorce records have shown over and over again that marriages contracted after the partners are 30 have the best chance for success. If you think a girl is old at 21 you must regard her as having

one foot in the grave at 20. =—-

~10-cent/ store.

What in your experience has caused you to become so fixed on

girls in their ‘teens? attractive tb you. Your viewpoint

At 35 a mature woman should be much more

suggests a painful defeat at the

hands of an older woman, perhaps not recently, but when you were

still a lad.

I am a firm defender of puppy love.

velopment as natural and normal represents the first break with the

flowing of emotion towards a member of the opposite sex.

I regard it as a stage of deas cutting teeth in infancy. It loves of childhood, the first outAs such it

should be encouraged. But to mistake it for the highest type of love of which woman is capable, to catalog it as the most unselfish, uncalcu-

lating and enduring emotion is sheer The idea of waiting until you're you mean 21. single at 35.

risk which for some reason you did not take.

folly. old to marry is not bunk, if by old

In this statement I detect your regret that you are still If you had it to do over again you would marry young, a

However, personal disap-

pointment should not lead you to jump at conclusions so unsound as the

one you express here,

JANE JORDAN.

“Don’t Touch’ Rules Difficult For Children,

Writer Advises

By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

© Mrs; Jones went into a store that looked suspiciously like an art |

museum.

In glass pases lay exhibits of such merchandise as was permitted to be profaned by public gaze. The rest was reverently hidden in black compartments that slid into the wall like coffins in a mausoleum.

She wante exactly what she wanted. Buff she wasn’t sure just what—she needed so many things. Drawing up to a counter eventually she asked for stockings. But would she please tell the color and kind, also size,” and about what price? l | z “Goodness,” gasped’ Mrs. Jones helplessly. I want to see some stockings—a || lot of them. I like things to be| out on the counter so I can lay a hand on them.” At the third counter she got tired of this pig{in-the-poke business— and said so] “Why! don't you try the basement?” suggested the clerk. Mrs. Jones smiled happily as she stepped out pf the elevator. All . the marts of the world seemed to have emptied themselves here, spread before her gaze. Here she could dig under mountains of curtains and yank out what she liked. Here she could get hold of the end of a remnant and pully She shopped by touch as well as by sight. Next day she took Peggy to the

Peggy’s nose just reached the counters. Only the edges of bright merchandise appeared to tantalize her. a - Up went her hands to touch little

to spend $10, Mrs.

boxes, and ribbons and dishes within reach. Once she lifted a dolly and proceeded on her way. “Peggy Jane, I told you not to touch anything. You. have the busiest hands I've seen.” Her mother took the doll back and apologized. But Peggy Jane continued to “touch.” And at last got her hands slapped. At home her mother said. “I'm not going to take you to a store again. You won't let things alone.” Isn't the urge to “touch”. strong in most of us? Isn't the instinct to lay hands on something we admire often stronger than mere vision?

Why blame children too much for an impulse that is after all so natural and human? Not only in stores, but everywhere else in the world they face the warning signs of “Do not touch.” They must learn to respect property, and learn to keep themselves safe; but this world-for-grownups must often seem as hampering to them as the rarefied store-air was to Mrs. Jones. Poor youngsters. It is a hands-off

world at best—for them. (Copyright, 1937, NEA Service, Inc.)

BREAKS PRIMARY RULE

Today’s Contract Problem

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Solution to Previous Problem By W. E. M’KENNEY American Bridge League Secretary SUALLY the first concern of the declarer, especially when playing a slam contract, is the trump suit. Adverse trumps are drawn early, so that opponents may not use worthless trumps in ruffling good tricks. However, in bridge, as in many other things, there is no rule without its exceptions ,and today's hand, played by Mrs. Harry Roth of Brooklyn, is an example of an exception to the rule of drawin trumps immediately. | South’s opening bid was a mini‘mum, and hence, after East had overcalled on the first round, his pass was proper. However, rs. Roth, who sat North, was unwilling to play the hand short of game,

gnd with her two five-card majors,

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and a fit with partner’s suit, she saw visions of a slam. « The bid of six perhaps was a little venturesome, but, with East bidding clubs, South needed all he had to make a vulnerable opening bid, and Mrs. Roth was right in her assumption that there was a good play for six, West thought that East could take at least one trick, and hoped for two on his own trump holding. Mrs. Roth, when she saw the dummy, placed all five trumps with West, and correctly concluded that her chance to make the hand rested on cashing three diamond tricks and her two high spades, and ruffing out the rest of her hand. The opening lead of the club king was ruffed by declarer. Three diamond tricks were cashed and a second round of clubs was ruffed by declarer. ; The ace and king of spades were cashed. Another spade was led and ruffed in dummy. When West followed suit, the hand was made, as West, with five trumps to the ace, was able to win only one trump trick. = (Copyright, 1937, NEA Service, Inc.)

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Something new in. slacks is seen in this costume which is worn by Shirley Ross, Hollywood actress. Ideal for a scene aboard a fishing sloop or for summer beach wear, this ensemble combines natural silk

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Reduced Speed of Living Seen Necessary in Fight

On High Blood Pressure

Relaxation and Diet Are of Paramount Importance In Treatment, Physicians Say; Use of

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Drugs Held Little Benefit.

By DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor American Medical Association Journal. The taking of moderately warm baths at regular intervals helps relax the tissues and in that way to influence the blood pressure favorably. It has been suggested that complete rest in bed even at home would be beneficial for patients with high blood pressure, but most authorities are inclined to emphasize the beneficial effects of moderate exercise as

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compared with complete rest. ©

One doctor with extensive experience advised, first of all, for the most serious cases, three or four weeks in bed under conditions of complete relaxation.

During this time, the diet is es-

tablished, all infections are removed

and the patient is taught the proper mode of existence for a person with this condition. This, of course, is what is largely accomplished under sanatorium conditions. - The treatment of the symptoms of high blood préssure is not always satisfactory. The dizziness-is usually relieved with adequate amounts of rest. Competent doctors can: prescribe drugs which will help to control restlessness or insomnia. Not much is to be gained, however, by attempts to (reduce the

blood pressure with the use of vari-

ous drugsa although there are many different preparations which can

‘bring about a temporary reduction

in the blood pressure. The widespread belief that high ‘blood pressure is more common among those under great mental strain and responsiblity and particularly among high pressure business executives make it obvious that some attention must be given to the speed of life. Sir Humphrey Rolleston has summarized the whole point of view for a patient with high blood pressure in the following words: “The hard-working and hard-liviagg man of affairs must relax and reduce the stress and strain of his existence. He must learn to play, to take real holidays and frequent days and week-ends, to follow hobbies, and avoid overeating.”

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MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1037

. accesories and

Extra Touches

By ALICIA HART NEA Service Writer Every | woman who cares about appearance should

hee know w at not to wear as well as Which colors and types of

clothes are most flattering. That monotonous accessories, too many gadgets and the wrong colors detract disastrously from her good looks are just as important bits of information as|hints about exquisite

makeup, grooming and the like. Cne of the smartest women I ever haye seen manages to look that way on a very modest income. She says her secret lies in the fact that she always removes belts, clusters of none-too-lovely flowers, cheap clips, garish | buckles and the like from inexpensive frocks the moment she gets them home. In their place go good-looking jewelry pieces which she has collected through the years.

Get away from the idea that every costume you own requires an extra touch. There's much to be said, especially in an office, for a simple suit with a crisp blouse—no flowers, clips, pins or gadgets. And, now and then, it is refreshing indeed to see a plain navy dress with white collar and cuffs its only claim te fuss and frills.

Strawberries In Tarts Make Nice Dessert em orpisaria—

By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Sta Writer

Strawberries need effectionate handling. They don't take kindly to shower baths. [Keep them away from the faucet.! Istead, put them in a bowl of water and lift them out with the fingers somewhat apart to serve as .a strainer. ‘The sand and soil from the berries will settle to the bottom. For that reason, don't pour the water off the berries. Unless berries are unusually dirty, two such washings will be enough. Place them in a colander to drain. Then Rinse again after removing caps if necessary. Never allow berries to stand in water. to lose color and flavor. To sweeten strawberries before serving, cut. in halves or chop rather than crush them in order to keep them as attractive as possible. For Fourth of July, try a crystal plate of strawberry tarts for bang up success. See recipe—

Fresh Strawberry Tarts

(9 tarts)

One quart hulled strawberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 package strawberry flavored gelatin, 1 cup hot water, 1 cup cream whipped, 9 baked 3'%inch tart shells. : Combine strawberries and sugar and let stand 10 minutes. Dissolve strawberry flavored gelatin in hot water. Pour over strawberries. - Chill until gelatin begins to thicken. Fold 4 tablespoons thickened gelatin into whipped cream. Chill. Place layer of whipped cream in bottom of each tart shell. Chill about 10 minutes. Cover with layer of jellied strawberries, pressing hull end of each strawberry lightly into cream. Add thickened gelatin to fill tart. Chill a few minutes longer and serve.

Today’s Pattern

ERE is the dress (8001) you've been wanting—a simple. style that lends itself to every occasion and that gives you an opportunity to do a bit of interesting ‘“accessorizing.” For instance, the low V of this neckline grows prettier with each change of trimming— a big jeweled clip at one wearing; a gay, colorful flower at another and a lovely strand of pearls in you more sentimental moments.

Designed in sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 40 and 22. Size 16 requires 33% yards of 35-inch material and 12; yards of ribbon in each color (a nice idea is to use two colors in the ribbon sash.)

To obtain 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. The summer selection of late dress designs now is reacdy. It’s 15 cents when purchased separately. Or, if you want to order it with the pat-

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