Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 December 1942 — Page 27

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OPA Plars to Bsid, Pruiaia Of Quality: Labels on Products:

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INFORMATIVE LABELING is one of Mrs. Americas. best, guides}

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' many price orders as possible.

Pe The most Informative labels used

DEAR JANE JORDAN-—I know a young man who has just gone away to war. He left a sweetheart behind. - His father and mother were angry ~ because he wanted to spend his time

with his sweetheart before he left; 80 he left with his parents’ resentment in his heart. Too bad such things have to happen. I have been criticized for mothering several young men. They are the friends of my sons and now I am criticized for encouraging this young man because he happens to ‘be my. daughter’s sweetheart; yet I have done nothing more than be nice to him and treat him as I

~ always have treated my sons be-

cause P thought he was deserving of this kindness. After all if a mother and father won’t show some consideration for

an only son, what is wrong with

another mother showing some interest in him? Do you think I am right or wrong? We all have been ‘young once and been in love. How sad that fathers and mothers forget this fact the minute their children fall in love. I have no regrets about what I've done in kindness toward any of the young men I've motherd, but would like your

views on the matter. SECOND MOTHER.

‘. = Answer—Many parents are extremely jealous of their children, “as you have discovered to your sor-

row. No matter how badly: they behave they resent anyone who

tries in any way to duplicate their

relationship with their children. This is particularly true of the inlaw situation, and that is why they have so much difficulty in getting along together, Their chronic disagreements have given rise fo a huge crop of in-law jokes, particularly to mother-in-law jokes. .It stands to reason that a young ‘man would prefer the company of his sweetheart to that of his parenis at any time and particularly when he is about to leave for the army. The wise parent is content to take a back seat and let the young people alone, -but few ‘parents are wise. They are reluctant

, to surrender their dominance, and

dislike to lose their influence over children. If you want to keep peace in your family and make life easier for your daughter, it would be well for you to maintain a tactful silence about the in-laws and let the young couple handle the situation by themselves. It would be well

: for you to be more impersonal in . your relationship with the friends

of your children and not regard : yourself as a “second mother” in any sense of the word. Be content to mother your own and not extend that same type of consideration to other young people. To be kind and friendly is

fine but the minute you go in for|.

motherly advice or a more intimate attitude than that of a friendly outsider, youll have all the parents on your neck, JANE JORDAN,

Put’ your problems in a letter to Jane Jordan who will answer your questions “in this column daily.

Shower Will Honor ‘Recent Bride

* Mrs. Robert Cummins, the former Miss Ruth Hitzelberger, will be the

. honor guest at a personal shower |

given tonight by Mrs. Charles S. _ Miller and Mrs, David Carter. The] . party will be at Mrs. Carter’s home] Guests will be Mesdames Gus

. Hitzelberger, J. H. Chandler, Her-

. bert Ryberger, .Robert Palmer, . Fleming Roach, William Madinger,

- Frank Wood, Robert Faust and

Melvin Cranfill and the Misses JoFlorence

Let’s Keep Sediment Out of This

of discriminating people.

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Siders this is shown by the fact that the office of price administration} now has under way a program to include information’ on quality in as

it will perform under various types of use and how to care for it. Proper labeling also acts ‘as a check against quality deterioration, since it enables the purchaser to

‘tell whether or not she is getting

as much for her money as she did before price control went into effect. The recent silk hosiery order is an example, Both silk and nylon are scarce these days. Price ceilings ~—with the proper quality provisions —had to be set so that no one could take advantage of the scarcity to make women pay exorbitant sums for their hose. But other things are rapidly moving into the

trols must be worked out for them. ” ” ”

Types of Labels : 4 SILK HOSIERY order says that every pair of hose must be marked with the gauge, number of threads if the gauge is less than 51, the grade (1st, 2d, 3d, irregular), whether the hose are’ outsize or not, ,and the ceiling price. Labels on circular knit hosiery must show the needle count instead of the gauge. A nylon hosiery order requires much the same information, Grades also must be shown on the ceiling price lists ‘displayed by stores selling turkeys, onions and potatoes. OPA’s beef-grading regulafions make it possible for the consumer to know whether or not she is getting choice beef. The department of agriculture’s roll stamp must be used on all the choice or AA grades. \ The other grades, however, carry only one stamp on each wholesale cut, so it may not appear on the smaller cuts bought by consumers. In some cases the housewife can protect herself by asking to see the beef from which her order is cut. . Most bed sheets carry a type label ranging from 180 to 112, each representing definite standards of serviceability set up by OPA. ” ” ” .

For More and More Things

VICTORY RUBBER HEELS are! stamped with V-1 ‘(best quality), V-2, V-3 or V-4, which are set up on the basis of resistance to abrasion and tensile strength. . Each container of anti-freeze must be labeled to show its strength (Standard or substandard), trade name, maximum price and types, N or 8, for natural or synthetic. Reconditioned refrigerators carry no grade or label, but they must: be sold with a one-year guarantee that defective parts will be replaced free of charge. A 90-day guarantee is required for used refrigerators that have undergone minor reconditioning, Women have little enough information on which to base an intelligent choice — these examples hardly begin to cover the long list of goods they buy for their families. But OPA standayds experts are working now on plans to bring more and more of the list under labeling . or grading control.

Students to Have Christmas Party

Piano students of Miss Grace Hutchings will hold their annual Christmas party this evening at 8 o'clock in the Wilking auditorium. There will be a gift exchange ‘and a program of piano solos, duets, duos and quartets. Appearing on the program will be the Misses Deborah Collins, Patricia Ball, Ingrid Zimmerman, Doris Smith, Joan Emhardt, Helen and Anita Beatty, Ann Garrison, Ruth Rosemary, Jean Ann Clark, Caroline Snellenberg, Evelyn Fleming Hatt, Dorothy Jean Kuester, Patricia Jowitt and Margaret Medsker Others will be John Emhardt, Robert Medsker and Larry Wimsett and Mesdames Fletcher Mountain, Elmo Houston and Randolph Cox.

To Entertain Pupils

Mrs. Mabel Sydenstricker will entertain Tuesday afternoon with a ‘theater party at Loew’s for her

piané pupils.

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Miss Robards Is Bride of Ww. E. Francis

Times Special BARGERSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 18.— The home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Robards here will be the scene, at 7:30 p. m. today, of the wedding of their daughter, Elizabeth Jane, to William Earl Francis. The Rev. Fred Sharpe of the Bargersville Christian church will officiate at the double ring ceremony. . The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Francis of Greenwood. A reception at the Robards’ home will follow the service. The bride will wear a white wool crepe frock in street length. Mrs. Paul Reed, Indianapolis, her only attendant, will be in a powder blue wool street length "dress. Robert Francis will be his brother's best man,

played by the bride's’ cousin, Miss Geraldine Bagby, pianist. Mothers of the couple will wear corsages-of roses and gardenias—Mrs. Robards with a powder blue crepe and Mrs. Francis’ with a black crepe. The at home address will be Bargersville,

Need Blankets

To Provide for Service Men

An urgent plea for at least 400 :

blankets was issued today by Mrs. Dorothy Buschmann, the Service Men's center, and chairman of the recreation division of the! war service department of the Seventh District Federation of Clubs.

tK. ‘Guthrie, ‘|and Miss Smith. Mrs. Leoti Trook,

Music for the ceremony will be ¢

director of|}

Auxiliary Plans

| Juvenile Home

Party Monday Children to Present Musical Program

The annual Christmas party for children at the juvenile detention home will be given by the auxiliary to the home Monday at 2 p. m. The children will present a pro-

gram under the direction of Mrs. Donna Hawkins, superintendent of the home, and Miss’ Ruth Smith, director of music. It is to be dedicated to men in the service. - Special guests will be Governor and Mrs. Schricker, Judge and Mrs. Wilfred Bradshaw and Judge and Mrs. Mark Rhoads. Mrs. Walter Geisel, hospitality “chairman, will be assisted by Mesdames W. H. Stayton, Chic Jackson, H. L. Coyner, E. C. Rumpler, Felix McWhirter, Clayton Ridge, William Sharp, Tom Maley, David Jolly and William Freund. Decorations will be arranged by Mesdames William H. Hodgson, J Geisel and Hawkins

program chairman, assisted by Mrs. John E. Geckler and Mrs. William Jester, will have charge of the party and will distribute gifts to we children. A Christmas tree for the: home wil be donated by the parks board. The Irvington Mothers’ Study club will provide the ice cream and the Madden-Nottingham post, American Legion, unit 348, will donate cookies. Gifts. will be provided by the Municipal Gardens Department club.

Woman's Viewpoint— A Mother Who Works Has Her

Say’ on Jobs

By MRS. WALTER FERGUSON Times Special Writer A READER, Ruth D. McPherson of Santa Fe, N. M.,, says, “I have been especially interested in your articles about working mothers and the warning note you have sounded in many of them. I have been working since April for the first time since my children Were born, and can say from experience you are right; oh, so very right. “My boy is 10 and the girl 6. Both are in school and my hours are not long — from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. I have a temporary job in the health department and ‘the work is deeply interesting and edu-

“Last Saturday night over 300] service men walked the streets of) Indianapolis because of the lack of cots and blankets,” she said. “This despite the splendid serv-

ice which the homes registry office of the Marion county civilian defense council gave in calling homes registered with them and securing housing for many of the men. “Hotels, service men’s centers and other places such as the Y. M. C. A. took care of a great many. Some of the men were forced to rest on cement floors and in chairs and davenports at the service men’s center and other impromptu places of lodging.” Mrs. Buschmann said that 1000 blankets were needed for Camp Atterbury and so far 600 have been

tomorrow. Contributions of blankets will be accepted for distribution at the ‘center at 138 W. Wabash st. Mrs. R. F. Grosskopf, president of the federation of clubs, is asking all women to take an inventory of their supply of blankets and contribute as many as possible,

Altenheim Party The Ladies’ auxiliary to the Altenheim will hold its Christmas party Sunday at 3:30 p. m. at the home. A musical program arranged by Miss Anna Shaefer will be followed by the distribution of gifts.

collected. The rest will be needed |

cational. I have learned the stimulation of a job after years of house. work. “At the office I feel useful, and as I get into the routine I know I am more capable as a white-collar gal than as a housekeeper. But the disturbing voice of conscience will not give me any peace. “While at best I am but a haphazard housekeeper, I had something to give my children which they are not getting now. Jim's music has suffered, as well as his grades in school. My little girl is rather a “self-sufficient child and yet she’s missing something, too. “They miss the preparation for holidays, the walks we took, doing things together and all the delightful surprises that a working mother can never achieve, though her purse is full.” J ” ”

“THE MAID may keep the house more tidy but I am sure that almost any old kind of a mother beats no mother, and I don’t seem to have the vitality to be a secretary by day and a GOOD mother after hours. “It is more wonderful to put character into children than to put fuselage in a bomber. We'll have the biggest job we've ever tackled if we are able to make up to these children for- the : time « they are motherless.” Amen to that! I hope every mother now doing war work or helping out in industry for the em-

ergency keeps the thought in mind.

Fuel .0il rationing has made

tailored wool and cotton corduroy slacks. Also since the hose problem is automatically «solved by slacks, there’ll be still, more of a demand for them as the war wears on. This may lead to some type of restrictive measures on the part of officials to make slacks. available only to those who really need them—such as war workers: It would be fair to assume that the use of wool in slacks may be curtailed first. And since the cotton situation is

slacks, as well.

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labels get wet and come off. ” ” ay

. little confusin:—but they do tell

cots and asparagus.

HOME FRONT FORECAST

By ANN FRANCE WILSON Times Special Writer : WASHINGTON, Dec, 18.—So far the outlook for women's slacks seems fairly good. The only restrictions are those on cuffs, pleats and wide pants legs, which also apply to men’s trousers.

sirable, and there’s been a general demand for many more man-

already becoming tighter, thus may lead t0.a curfaliment of beach

IT MAY BE that the new markings required by WPB on canned goods may alter our entire shopping lingo. The rules are that food canners must emboss, print, lithograph or stencil the contents on each can. This is to enable the armed forces to tell the difference between peas and apple sauce if the

‘we HAS EVEN GONE so far as to provide abbreviations of ‘five letters to be stamped on the cans. And some of them look a

If you saw a can marked carot, you'd probably decide they just: 1] -didn’t know how to spell. But how about aplsa, apbut, apcot, aspar? | | Yes, you're right, they do stand for apple sauce, apple butter, apri- 1

Of coutise pumkn, plokl and ors) wonldo fool ausbedy. But

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the story, youll admit,

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Federation. of Clubs Will Have Luncheon During Hoosier Salon; Offers Prize for Picture

‘A $25 cash prize will be given by the executive board of the Seventh District Federation of Clubs at the Hoosler art salon, Jan. 16 to 30, in Block’s auditorium. A special committee, to be appointed by the presi-

‘| dent, Mrs. R. PF. Grosskopf, will decide on the type of picture to receive

the award. The seventh district with the | Indiana Federation of Clubs will | assisted by Mrs. E. A. Kelly, art act as hostesses for the exhibit on[chairman for the district; Mrs. Jan. 25, A federation luncheon,|Grosskopf and Mesdames Alvin C. which will be attended by the state|Johnson, Harry Beebe, Leon Thompofficers headed by Mrs. Oscar A.[son, Andrew Underwood, Alvin Jose Ahlgren, will be held at noon of|and Colin Lett. g that day in the tearoom of the€| At a recent meeting 1943 federastore. tion projects were discussed and Mrs. Walter Grow, state art chair- | planned. The legislative program of man, will be chairman for the day, the district will be directed by Mrs.

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Balz, and newly elected senator state legislature. IH New Division = The creation of a salvage division

in" the war service department, headed by Mrs. H. H. Arnholter,

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| was approved ‘by the board. Mrs.

C. R. Gutermuth, county’ salvage in| head in the women’s division of the office of civilian defense, was named chairman of the federation division. A news-reel bulletin which will in-

clude new salvage projects for clubs.

will be sent to federated club presidents in the near future,

In the meantime clubwomen were asked to collect and wash discarded silk hose and bring them to their club meetings for collectidn or take them to the collection depots set up in the downtown department stores. Clubwomen are being asked to collect metal lipstick containers and

‘out the city. Pr ¥ " 3.4 ¥; 5 “It has been announced. that the Latreian clubs, which are. philan= thropic. clubs of young ‘women - ore ganized by the federation, | furnishing the recreation rooms Stout fleld;’ One room is héing decorated for the WAAC's who will be ' stationed at the field. Mrs, William E. McGuire. is penta), “The Flag Speaks”. another in the series: of patriotic films which are being sponsored by the motion picture committee, will be ‘shown at the Uptown theater Sunday through Tuesday. The movie committee ine cludes Mesdames E. L. Burnett, Emma Komminers, Balz, J. Francis

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