Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 July 1942 — Page 18
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By MARJORIE ESTABROOK : Science Service Writer WASHINGTON, July 23—Next winter, according to expert opinfon, the average woman's stockings will be mostly cotton socks (ankle, calf and knee-length), relieved by service-weight rayons. If she has anything sheer to dress up in, it will be what she has saved out of present supplies. She won’t be too particular whether it is silk, nylon, . rayon or catton mesh, so long as it’s sheer. Last year’s silk shortage was solved by revolutionary improvements resulting in high-grade sheer rayon hosiery and lace and net designs in full-fashioned cotton. But this year’s problem is not only the disappearance of silk and nylon, but of any yafn with sufficient strength and elasticity to produce sheer hose. High tenacity rayon is needed for supply- -paracintes and tires; summer uniforms, underwear and’ fine broadcloth ‘service shirts absorb the long-staple cottons that were’ used for full-fashioned hose. And what Uncle Sam doesn’t neeli, our allies do. In view of these unprecedented government needs, it is startling to learn that silk and nylon stockings are still available. But apparently production has all but stopped on these, and they are trickling through because retail stocks have beén held back by wholesalers and
H osiery Prediction: Cotton Stockings and Ser
“SMALL MANUFACTURERS of sheer, fine-gatige hose are out of luck now that: sheer rayons are not available. While the large mills can close down part of their plants and convert the rest, no way has been found to -convert those luxury machines which knit fine. gauge, full-fashioned hose.
John Shireman, chief of the war production board Snit-guods
section, predicts that by Aug. 1, 9¢ per cent of the women’s hosiery pro--
duced will be rayon, the other 10 per cent cotton. Business Week in a review of the situation predicts that the squeeze on long-staple cotton will soon force that 10 per cent ouf of existence. : That leaves us with service-weight rayon for the duration, and a dubious quantity of that.. But even if no manufacturing miracles reverse this situation, “bottled: stockings” provide a summer solution, and slacks a winter one. * Cosmetic hosiery;-in tubes, bottles and leg sticks, are clearly being displayed on stocking counters in forward-looking stores, rather than in ‘the cosmetie- department. However, the new
WPB order limiting production to last year’s level may not supply next -
summer’s demand for leg paint. Slacks and overalls will cover a multitude of socks, runs and snags next winter, and for glamour there “are seductive -evening and dinner slacks to be worn either with a snagged pair of silk stockings or sheer cotton-mesh socks now being
jobbers,
sold in exotic prigh colors.
‘THURSDAY,
HE POST-WAR, HH SIERY PICTURE looks very bright, Presumably women will at i forget all about sheer. glamour, but many experts think they will rget about silk. The wearing qualities of nylon will have spoileg hem. But high-tenacity rayons, according to BE. Max Schenke, dir: or of research for the national association of hosiery manufacturer: at the bureau of standards, will replace silk in the lower-price lines ‘ot reached by nylon. Others favored successors to the silkworra | re such synthetic fibers as Vinyon. “Bareleg,” seamless stockings rill be the particular favorite, judging by the way they sold before | /lon was snatched away. : Seamless rayons are i so a possibility, particularly since the recent development of ‘acetate ‘iron hose. Because of fts plasticity, acetate can ‘be “preboarded” (mn yviied to a desired shape) like nylon. It is less weak than other rayont vhen it is wet, dries faster and is said to have a greater snag resis ce. While acetate Stock i s are providing the biggest news in the hosiery world, the proces: itself is not new. According to the trade journals, it has. SCounity tl for 20 per cent of all ragon production. It has often been combinec vith other yarns for stripe effects. Because of its different affinity i the dye, it will produce _harmonizing or conizasiing .color designi | ‘rom a Sige _dye-bath,
ice "Rayons For The Duration
FOR THE PRESENT, the most useful contribution which science can make to the ladies is to teach them how to wash rayon hose. It’s not hard if you remember that rayon is allergic to heat of any kind and to stretching while wet—so much so that the rooms where
rayon hose are knit have to be Kept at a constant humidity. ; The higher-priced rayons (meaning fine-gauge, high twist, and expensive “finish”) pay dividends in longer wear, but one pair cannot be worn every day. They should be washed every night, and must be thoroughly dry before they can be worn again. The bureau of home economics, who advise laying them on a towel to dry, estimate 18 to 24 hours for drying, but the bureau of standards says the welts and soles must have 24 to 36 hours for safety. Directions given by one manufacturer, the American Viscose Corp., tell you to put them on carefully, wash them every night in mild suds with tepid (and.they mean tepid!) water, squeeze gently, don’t rub, twist or wring; hang on smooth rod away from heat and sunlight; never use clothespins, and let them dry for two days. This may sound tedious, but in these days the most important fashion advice is how not to buy clothes, but to conserve the ores we have. And that’s one patriotic duty which has definite advantages
to the pocketbook.
Soclety—
Midsummer
Social Scene Includes
House Parties for the Younger Set
COMINGS AND GOINGS:
Miss Joan Denham,
daughter of the Robert Denhams, is attending a house party at Lake Wawasee as the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
_ chaperon a house party at Lake Maxinkucker,
'F. L. Sanford of Ft. Wayne. Her sister, Miss Jane Den-
ham, has just returned from Dowagiac, Mich., where she visited Miss Joan Warvel, daughter of Dr. and Mrs: John
H. Warvel.
The week-end of Aug. 1, Jane will leave for
a two weeks visit with her cousin, Miss Georgia Leahy in Glen Ellyn, IIL : The first two weeks in August Mrs. Merritt L. Thompson wi
The party will include
' her daughters, the Misses Betty Jane and Marian Thompson, and . the Misses Eleanor Mauch, Corinne Grinslade, Marilu Dreiss, Adeline ~ Kadel and Jean Ann Heidenrich,
Anether houseparty has been planned Aug, 9 at the cottage taken by Mr. and Mrs. A. W,
Rodecker at Lake Maxinkuckee.
Attending with Miss Nancy Ro-
- decker, the Rodecker’s. daughter,
will be the Misses Joan Denham, Lois Hilkene, Carolyn Jones and
Susan Countryman.
. Honor Eleanor J. Cook
A NUMBER OF PARTIES are being . given for Miss Eleanor Jeanette Cook, who will be married to Lieut. Stradling of. Washington early next month. The. bride is the daughter of James P. Cook and Lieut. Stradling’s mother is Mrs.
Howard M. Stradling.
This evening Mrs. William Mer=-
rill will entertain with a miscel- . + laneous shower for the bride-to-be
in her home. She will be assisted by her mother, Mrs. C. L, Robinson. Among the guests will
' be Mrs. Stradling and the bride- | to-be’s sister, Miss Ruby Cook.
Others at the party will be Mesdames George Vickery, William Hart, John Merrill and William Piel of Danville, Also the Misses Jean Smelser, Marianna Crossland, Susan Ewing, Mary
Hartman and Judy Diddel.
Last night Miss Smelser and
| Miss Crossland were hostesses at a surprise shower for Miss Cook.
The party was given at the cabin - _+of Miss Diddel’s parents, Mr. and ! Mrs.
ing
William H. Diddel, Northern Woods beach, the hostesses were
near Assist their
t mothers, Mrs, Robert Smelser and * Mrs. George Crossland.
Guests were Mesdames Stradling, Vickery, Piel, Walter Judd, John Merrill, William Diddel and
the Misses Mary Marott, Jean
+ Burrell, Lucy Bosler, Betty Cross-
Benham, Kathryn Weaver, Peggy
Richard Endly
Organizations— Traffic Club’s Annual Picnic Is Saturday
Featured® in today’s organization notes are picnics, a .covered dish luncheon and 2 business meetihg. The INDIANAPOLIS WOMEN’S TRAFFIC club will hold its annual picnic at 3 o’clogk: Saturday afternoon at the cottage of Miss Roarta Schull on White river. Serving: on the committee mak-
ling arrangements for the event
with Miss Schull are Miss Mary Lou Beale, Miss Mary Jane Simons and Mrs. Claranelle Lewis.
A covered dish luncheon will be sponsored by MADDEN-NOTTING-HAM UNIT, American Legion auxiliary, Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Helen Foster, 2409 E. Epler ave., Edgewood. Hostesses assisting Mrs. Foster will be Mesdames O. G. Robinette, E. S. Farmer and Guy Heckman.
At 6:30 o'clock this evening EPSILON chapter, EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA, will have a picnic at Riverside park. The social chairman, Miss Pauline Paul, is in charge of arrangéments. She is being assisted by Mrs. Mabel Wilson and Mrs. Harley Griggs.
The monthly business meeting of the LADIES’ AUXILIARY’ to the INDIANAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT has been scheduled for, 2 p. m. Monday in Ayres’ Si The president, Mrs. Clifford Rich will breside.
Home From Yeeation Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Wallace
Heads C. A.
Mrs. Ray T. Fatout (center) is
R. Chapter
" lican Red Cross nurses’ aid i
‘1G. Benson, hospital supe:
beginning her third term of office
| Is Correlate! :
Work of Gi id
WwW ith Red ( \ross
White Cross Eid Revamps Prog:
The White Cross guild utive board will correlate il war emergency prograts | i Methodist hospital with thi: ‘rogram, s have d's acJr. John endent., "Dr. Benson asks. Wi 7 Cross members who can meet t112 requirements for Red Cross nirges’ aids to enlist and receive thei! | raining] in the hospital, where I je Red Cross is now training nuws:s’ aids. “A real emergency is #ion us,” Dr. Benson says. “The | need is growing greater as the wr continues. The hospital ig rowded to capacity at all times, Doctors and nurses are leaving fon iy py) service and employees ar: defense industries. We 1 pi od ers to supplement our nuiding sew ice. This is your chance tq enlist. ”
The 2500 guild membe been informed of the Loi tion in a letter written by
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America Is Having a War Boom
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Babies Show the Confidence Of Parents in the Future, Says Maternity Center Head
By MARGUERITE YOUNG
in Babies
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“All across and up and down the nation it’s the same wartime ory as old Doc Stork strives to putde
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Board Meets Here Todi
A discussion of plans. for the ana
this month as_ senior president of the Old Glory Socieiy, Children of the American Revolution. Her daughter, Miriam, has been active in the society for several years and even Mr. Fatout lends a helping hand now and then. Miriam will assist with the organization’s silver tea before returning to her studies at Western college, Oxford, O., in
Train Receptionis
For volunteers who ca: the Red Cross requiren dil other avenues of service dip One already has been stat:
‘WO months in advance . . {All across and up and down the nation it’s the same wartime story as {old Doc Stork strives to outdo himself.
nual convention: -of the . Indiana Chiropractors association was on -|the agenda of the board of directors for its all-day meeting today
Times Special Writer
NEW YORK, July 23.—Maternity wards full . . . space reserved eight) . bigger hospital facilities in the making. .
September.
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ADULTS AREN'T THE ONLY effort.
lution. for example.
and a senior division of high school pond. Now, they are working toward the purchase of an ambulance for the Red Cross. The local chapter, along with others throughout the nation, plan to have the money for it by Oct. 15. The local unit will raise its quota through a silver offeripg to be taken at a tea early in September at the D. A. R. chapter house. This project takes on added significance for them since the national vice president of their organization, Sergt. Lindsey P. Henderson, and many others already are in the armed service of their country. A local girl, Miss June Wright, heads the national Red Cross committee for the C. A. R. A new laurel was just added for the C. A. R. group, too, with the announcement by Mrs. Louise Mose-
Local Society Now Has Largest Membership in Country; Active in the War Effort
The. city’s young people are anxious to do and are doing their “hit” too. Take the Old Glory Society, Children of the American Reve-
Only recently this: group, with its junior section of grade school age
ONES who are busy with the war
students, invested in 4 $100 defense
Two Families Will Share Ulen Trophy
Times Special LEBANON, Ind. July 23 —The Ulen trophy, presented by Henry C. Ulen to the family winning the greatest, number of competitive events at the annual outing of the Columbia club of Indianapolis, will go, this year to two families. The outing was held at the Ulen Country club here yesterday. . Tying for the trophy were the families of Bert Kingan Sr. of Leb-
|Perry, is to be continuec ‘4
floor receptionists, who serving successfully in th for several months. This
der the direction of Mrs, Tuf—hao.
ing out in the United States: panded. :
In addition, there will be is of bedside workers. must take a training coi hours in theory and pract hospital. After comple training, the women wi. pected to give three hot to their duties, three ca week. Their work will st professional nursing.
To Receive Stars! i
The White Cross guild suitable recognition to its who respond to the emer’: “victory” tablet will be ¢ the lobby of the hospital, names of workers will b> They will receive certific the completion of their: course and will be honort at the guild’s annual luncheon in National Hospital day, May 1%: The nurses’ aids will wed:
statisticidns figure.
1939, when World War II began. “We have
ropolitan Life Insurance Co.
War II and War I.
[birth rate tumble. has fallen already. down 10 per cent.”
More Boys a Myth More boy babies? Dr.
England’s
gating that idea.
“| thinking, I guess.
side workers and receptio: wear pink smocks with Wi: insignia, the uniform alreiity worn by the latter. In addition, tii nurses aids will receive red stars, {he bedside workers white stars en: ceptionists blue stars, to their shoulders at the coraj)i:tion of
girls.
steady—106 boys to 100 girls.”
But, here’s how the year’s start-
There’ll be 2,500,000 babies in 1942, That is around a quarter million over the mark for
seen this brewing for two years,” says, Dr. Louis I. Dublin, noted statistician of the Met“It is characteristic of the early stage of
“But when the men start going across in large numbers—watch the Germany’s rate is
Dublin laughs ruefully. He has put in endless brainwerk and money investi-
“We have studied it 10 different times,” he goes on. “And every time we found it plain bunk. Wishful The truth is, there always are more boys than The ratio varies somewhat ,| from time to time, but not with war, and the overall ratio is strikingly
The long view is not bothering hospitals, obstetricians, nurses, right
Present statistics tie in with the popular belief that the number of babies always zooms in wartime, Experts say yes, at first, but in the long
It opened a new training center here, this year; helped the Frontier Nursing Service to start one in the heart of the Kentucky hills; and sent trained nurse-midwives to train others in Tuskegee, Ala. Trouble is, many spots were overcrowded and lacked enough facilities even in peace-time, she says. For instance, 200,000 infants were "delivered by totally untrained “granny mid-wives” last year. “Some people say ‘draig-dodging’ about the baby boom, and*no doubt there’s been some,” Miss Corbin remarks. “But we think the basic explanation is in something different, something . genuine and mighty important. It’s just:human psychology. Women, and men too by the way, want sons and daughters more. in times like this. The babies express their confidence in the future as well as their need for security.”
Jo Ellen Burroughs Fetes Guest Miss Jo :Ellen Burroughs, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Jane Johnson Bur-
roughs, luncheon today for het house guest, Miss Marcia Hamilton of Green-
was to entertain with a’
in Hotel Antlers. The convention will be held here Oct. 18-20. The board also was to outline plans to further the chiropractic
cause in Indiana for the consideration of national officers and the house of councilors at business ses= sions in Hotel Stevens, Chicago, Sunday through Tuesday. The business sessions are being held in lieu of the annual conventon of the National Chiropractic as-~ sociation, previously scheduled to be held in Portland, Ore. Dr. D. G. Walesby, president of the Indiana association; Dr. Ger=trude Hinshaw, president of the National Council of Women Chiropractors, and Dr. W. H. Gwynn will go to Chicago for the sessions there,
Furniture Should Have Daily Dusting Fine furniture is worth intelligent care, For it will remain beautiful throughout a long and serviceable life if cherished. Daily dusting with a soft, clean cloth, rubbing lightly with the grain of the wood, should maintain a clean, lustrous surface, with an occasional washing with a good neutral soap and warm water. Use a
reliable furniture polish or good wax for polishing.
100 hours of service.
now—mothers and babies are. Espe-
Humidity in rooms should be from
' land, Alberta and Jean Wells, Jean
McVickers, Marjorie Rosebrock, Mary Hartman, Ruby Cook, Diddel and Ewing. Mrs. Piel recéntly entertained
. with a linen shower for the bride-
. to-be at her home in Danville.
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have returned from a vacation at Limberlost cabin on Sylvan lake. Mrs. Jeannette Porter Meehan daughter of the late Gene StrattonPorter, who is en route to New
York; is staying at the cabin during
’| est active membership of this coun-
ley Heaton, its president, that their|anon and W. J. Hare of Noblesville.
chapter had now achieved the larg- ; phy, an electric clock,
try’s 23 chapters. Further, she an-|months,
nounced, that a membership contest trophy.
cially in war cénters. Take Bridge-
castle.
40 to 60 per cent to keep woods
Each of the two will keep the trofor six Last year the family of William H. Atterberry won the
“We have opportunities +f cient variety to meet the | iiuati of all White Cross workers ino have offered their services,” Dr Benson said. “We have tried to riiate our
The luncheon in the Burroughs apartment in the Spinks-Arms annex was to be followed by a swimming party at the Indianapolis Atnletic club.¥
port, Conn. Twenty thousand new people have come in during the war production boom. And that brings babies—about 1000 extra ones, so far this year, in Bridgeport
from drying out. Never, of course, place fine furniture near open windows or hot radiators. And, if repairs become necessary, have a relie
the month of July.
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JUST SEVEN MORE DAYS
IN WHICH TO SECURE THE GREATEST SHOE VALUES ~~ OF THE YEAR IN MAROTT’S ANNUAL
JULY SALE
OFFERING ENTIRE STOCK OF NATIONALLY FAMOUS SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT
N% %
to J Reduction!
INCLUDES EVERY PAIR OF SHOES IN. OUR ENTIRE STOCK!!!
SALE STARTED WITH TOTAL PAIRS NOW GRAND TOTAL OF REMAINING and OFFERED 12,7149 Pairs 54,969 Pairs
BUY SHOES AT A SHOE STORE!
Save for the Soldier as Well as Yourself War Savings Stamps on Sale on Fifth Floor
would be conducted among the nation’s 11,690 members with prizes for those placing first, second and third in gains up to February of next year.
Plan Supper Meetings “The Spirit of ’76 lives today” is the theme of the program members are already outlining for their new season. The monthly supper meetings, which proved a popular innovation last year, are to be continued. They will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p. m. The board will meet at 5 o'clock preceding dinner and will then serve as hosts with two special chairmen of hospitality from the Junior: and senior groups. - A news letter will be an innovation in this year’s activities. It will serve as a friendly gesture, enabling members in college and in the service to keep in touch with each other and informed on the “doings” of the chapter. C. A. R. was organized in 1894 and the local group in the following year. It took its present name of “Old Glory Society” in 1914 from the poem “Qld Glory” by James Whitcomb Riley. Activities in C. A. R. are planned for mixed groups but at 18 years of age the members may apply for membership in adult groups, the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution. Mrs. Ray T. Fatout is beginning her third term as senior president of the chapter. Among officers assisting her are Mrs. Jasper Scott, first vice president; Mrs. Kenneth Rider, second vice president; Miss Constance Drake, junior president; Richard Hill, junior vice president; James Bash, membership secretary; Miss Margaret Waldo, recording secretary, and John Holmes, treasurer.
N eedle Club Cancels Its Meeting
+ The Irvington Willing Workers Needle club has cancelled its meeting scheduled for tomorrow after-
Due to war work and wartime restrictions, attendance at the outing was under last year's record crowd. Mr. Ulen was host and chairman of the outing committee assisted by Wiililam L. Hutcheson, John C. Ruckelshaus, Legter F, Jones and Robert L. Craig. Their wives were on the reception committee. Climaxing the day’s events was a chicken dinner followed by distribution of prizes by Wallace O. Lee, general chairman of the club’s golf committee. More than 175 dinner guests were served. For the 14th consecutive year, the club presented Mr. Ulen with a gift, the central figure of which always has been a miniature eleplant. Elephant book ends, pre-
year’s gift. Golf Scores In' competition’ with 82 golfers, Mr. Atterberry scored par on the Ulen course. He. chalked up two 35’s to win low group honors, and his namie will be engraved on the club plague, Runner-up honors went to Bert Kingan Jr., who shot a 72. G. H. Norris of Fortville and Gordon Miller of: Indianapolis had 74 and: 76, respectively. C. C. Prather, W. D. Lewis, Mr. Lee and Kenneth Hoy of Indianapolis and Ray Thomas of Franklin, were included in a five-way tie for low net honors, finishing with a 66 each. Their names also will be engraved on the club cup. Mrs. Caroline Ellis of Indianapolis, who shot
golfer to turn in a card. Because of priorities this year, golf balls were presented as major award. Other prizes ranged from golf bags and clubs to electric lamps and golf tees. Eleven tables were included in the bridge section. Mrs. J. Hart Laird had charge of arrangements, Prizes were warded to winners.
Cake Tip If a cake sticks to the pan after baking, try laying a damp cloth on the pan. The steam tends to loosen the sticking cake and will often
program to every other wei service
ital alone. D: in the community.” hosel alo r
cian, says: More Nurses Needed
Honor Citation | Times Special LEXINGTON, Ky., July Dorothy E. Paul, 123 Heir Indianapolis, attained a standing” at the University ¢
when cash comes years. That largely explains increase in babies.
Crawford Griswold, Bridgeport hospital obstetri-
“A baby seems to be about the first thing the young couple buys in after lean the The’ great ma-
The guest of honor is a pianist| and received the president's scholarship at DePatiw university this spring. Others at the luncheon were to be the Misses Melville Weesner, Doris Jean Spiess, Charlene Clore, Margaret Ellen Ehlers, Jane Williams, Elizabeth Ott and Mary Louise Clodfelder.
able repairman do. the job.
Vietory Chub to; ave Red Ya ch Supper Tonight, The Victpry. cluh ‘Will -coveredgdish “supper ‘at 6730 p. m. today at ‘the. honte of Mrs. Gerald Childers, 4003 E."28th st. A busie ness session will follow.
sented by Mr. Ruckelshaus, were this|
an even 100, was the only woman!
tucky during the second of the school year, 1941-42 ing to an announcement i the registrar today. She w uated recently from the ui
Bride
Times Specias OMAHA, Neb., July 23. C. Sorensen announces (tl riage of her granddaught Evelyn Corrine Paulsen, 70 Hi Thurston of Anderson, In: bridegroom is the son of Mrs. O. W. Thurston of The Rev, John B. RUD ¢ $he service July 11 in S¢ English Lutheran churc bride attended Lindenwco at St. Charles, Mo., and ston atteided Tri State E ing college at Angola, Ind,
noon in the home of Mrs. Omei
avoid crumbling esulting fr
.|at private expense.
.|tice now includes
jority of ours are first-borns. And the surprising thing is—they’re paid for, cash. In peacetime, only 40 per cent of our babies were born Now, ‘85 to 90 per cent of them are’ The hospital has added maternity space, and still it's crowded. It creates greater need for nurses, says the doctor, just when nurses
are going to the fronts: “We can manage,” the doctor adds. “We have been able to keep up standards of maternal and infant health.” And the picture is the same in every war production center,
High Mark in New York
It. is estimated that from a third to a half of all the nation’s doctors are needed for military duty. "New York City, with no sprawling defense plants and with the world’s greatest concentration of medical facilities, finds the baby boom has reached a 10-year peak. The head of one hospital reports they've just about reached the limit on advance-booking, which enables them to handle more maternity cases in the same hospital space. Another private hospital says
.|{it has had to turn away more, late=
ly. They book eight months ahead. THe big city hospital, Bellevue, has had only a slight rise in births. But one of its well-known obstetricians says his private prac“practically a branch office in Washington.” Miss Hazel Corbin of the Maternity Center Association, which trains nurse-midwives for service in practically every state and many foreign countries, says -many war production centers in. the South and
West are hard put. -
are getting shorter because many|
GLAMOUR GIRL GARDENER
BE THRIFTY WHEN YOU'RE THIRSTY