Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 February 1943 — Page 12

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Robison Units

‘Book Dinner |

Meeting

Mrs. Edns Barcus and George A.

Clever Partition Gives 3-in-1 Use to Children's Room;

Separate Play and Sleeping Spaces Are Provided

Bad Manners?

Saas, director of public relations for| ALTHOUGH THE children have ‘the state war savings staff, will bela room of their own, parents often the speakers at the monthly council|find it hard to persuade them that meeting of the 11TH DISTRICT|jt is attractive enough to stay in.

* “American Legion auxiliary Wednes-

day at 7 p. m. in na head-

quarters, 777 N. Meridian st.

It is parcticularly difficult when there are children of different ages using the same space. The ball rolls

An executive board meeting will|from the older children’s side of

be held before the council meeting,

with Mrs. Ruth A. Fields presiding.

the so near the baby’s pen that he thinks it is for him, and

Mrs. C. J. Ancker, chairman of the|grabs. This gesture is enough to ..auxiliary’s WAAC recruiting pro-|start an argument which ends in gram, also has ‘called & meeting of howls of rage, and mother has to . + war activities’ chairmen and uniticome running from the kitchen.

* ‘meeting of thé BRUCE P. ROBI-

To house the children in one room has every advantage: The room itself is ‘apt to be the best and biggest and sunniest; the

* SON unit 133, the post, junior group! nidren use each other's toys and ‘and Sons of the Legion will be at want to be together;.the door can

6:30 p. m. today. at the Central

Christian church. The Past Presidents’ parley of “the unit will have & 1 p. m luncheon tomorrow at the Hawthorn -Room restaurant. Mrs. Pearl Meyer is parley chairman.

Mrs. Cecil Hartman, 6374 College ~ ave., will be. hostess for the February meeting of the BROAD

oh RIPPLE unit Friday at 8 p.m.

defense chairman, and Mrs, ; chairman, will be in charge of the te fitogiam follow-

ing the business session.

‘New and prospective members are invited to attend. ‘Mrs. Ray Pitcher will preside. ?

MARION COUNTY SALON 126 of the 8 and 40 will ‘hold its meet- ~~ ing tomorrow at 8 p. m. in the World - War Memorial building. Plans will be made for a birthday party in - Mareh. Mrs. Ruth. Smith and Mrs. Rae Lorber will be in-charge of a so- + ¢ial hour following the business meeting.

The JOHN H. HOLLIDAY auxiliary will sew and knit for the Red Cross Wednesday at the home of Mrs. E. D. Pierre, 4036 N. Illinois st.

“Mail Auxiliary To Meet

~ A talk on “The Philippine Islands”

«0 will be given by Mrs. John B. Fer-

guson tomorrow afternoon before the Women’s auxiliary to the Railway - Mail association meeting at 2 o'clock

. inthe auditorium of the Woman's

* Department club. Mrs. Irvin H. Williams will present a group‘of songs.

Assisting them are Mesdames John C. Allen, Rex Cain, Paul Duckwall, Ralph Leibel, Myrle L. Vogel, Arlie + ©." ‘Morphew, George Schleifer, Iph Linder, Weldon Locey, James ; well, John Moran, Albert. Mor“gan, Harry Rinehart; John Rogers,

Richard O'Donald and Archie"

~ Mercey.

A number of service’ men will be|

guests of the auxiliary at the 6:30

p.m. dinner and for dancing in the.

Syening, The auxiliary is furnishing 8. Way: room at Lamp Atterbury.

Five Ways to Look

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be closed on the . paraphernalia they insist on surrounding themselves with. On the other hand, there must be some separation within the room itself; the two older -chil-

dren are interesied in the same

toys—the train track has to be let

down, the elaborate station they

built of blocks must not be moved. Because the creative 6-year-old and his sister spread things far and wide, they need a ‘good deal of space. The baby, on the contrary, only needs about a third of the room {for the first year and a half. 8 » 2 * FOR SUBDIVIDING the nursery,

the most practical arrangement is a spur wall composed of units of

furniture needed within the room; |

chests of drawers, cabinets, and bookshelves. You construct this

barrier at right angles with the wall

between two windows if possible so that each section of the room has its own source of light and air. The average chest of drawers for a child is two to three feet wide, not more than three feet high, and about 15 inches deep. Since the children must be able to get at their things, the two chests are in the bottom: row; it is ‘advisable to separate the chests by a cabinet so that each child can find his own sweater without opposition from the other. Of course the drawers open into their section of the room. You now have a hurdle some 15 inches wide, and three feet high, extending into the room eight Or nine feet. The height is impractical because it is so tempting for climbing, and gives even children no sense of privacy. So you pile up a second row, securing the first row to the floor. The edifice must be firm so that drawers which stick won’t cause the whole thing to Jerk

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| tomers aside in order to get quick). S| service at your favorite grocery.

By MBS. s. WALTER FERGUSON

BY Te aE mist watts have such bad manners?

club meeting when future feminine opportunities were under discussion. Several pet peeves were aired. Maybe you've got a few, too. And the chances are, if youre a woman, you'll be guilty of at least one of these social crimes:

up during the playing of the nation-

Taking advantage \ of your long business contact. to push other cus-

Horning your way in front of men

NS | at movie ticket offices.

Accepting seats or other polite gestures from men without ex-~

= pressing thanks.

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Child's bed’

The sketch above shows the children’s room divided by a spur

partition made of a bottom layer

of drawers and a cabinet, plus a

top layer of shelves and another cabinet. The floor plan (inset) shows

a layout of the room.

THE SECOND ROW consists of two bookcases and another cabinet— for sake of design put the cabinet next to the wall—of the same size as the units underneath. The spur wall is now six feet high, ideal for circulation of air and also for making two rooms out of one; no sections of track can get into baby’s play pen by mistake, and he can mind his own little concerns without being confused by the play of the older children. There are few children of 6 and 4

whose books fill two bookcases 2x3 feet; the bookshelves, as well as the cabinets, have to be 15 inches deep in order to fit well above the chests. Many books for children are taller and wider than the normal book size, so that the deep bookcase is more practicable for what books there are in the children’s library.

out of line.

DEAR JANE JORDAN—I am a young woman 20 years old. I have been married a year to a staff sergeant in the army. For a while he was sending me an allotment every month.’ About a month ago I went to visit him where he is stationed in Tallahassee, Fla.

not like the place at all but I stayed there with him for two weeks or more because he asked me to. The last night I was there he stayed out all night and gambled all his money away. Now he wants me to come there again and stay. Because I won't he refuses to send me

jany more money although he says

he loves me very much. He wrote and told me to borrow some money from my father in order to come. I am working and trying to manage to pay off my debts and I think he is being very unfair to me. WORRIED.

Answer—Your r husband has no right to ask your father to pay your way to Florida, but he does have a right to ask you to join him, providing he is able to finance the trip himself.

i Many have the courage to get jobs and work where their husbands are

stationed in order to be with their

men. These women do not complain because they do not” like the place or the living conditions. If you have debts, it is the honorable thing for you to do to work and pay them off. Make it clear to your husband that if he helps you financially you will be able to join him, but if he does not you have no way of coming. It may be that

| he thinks you don’t care to be with

him and are more interested in the allotment you receive than you are

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You fill up the remaining space with

toys which aren’t in use every minute, and various decorative objects. » sn # IF THERE IS still room in the shelves, ‘give the children a small plant or two to stimulate their interest in nature.

Since closet room is apt to be limited, the cabinets are very useful for concealing clothes, shoes, skates, large toys and what not. Fit them with shelves or hooks, according to their use. The plain plywood surface of the spur wall shows on the baby’s side of the room. You can paint it a solid color,” paint each unit a different color or paper the whole thing. Each section of the room has its own rug (small rugs being easier to keep clean than big ones) and whatever furniture that is needed for the good way of life for the young. They all have air, sun and what is very important, a sense’ of order and privacy.

Britain's Household Problems

ing the list is soap, which is rationed. Each individual gets four soap coupons monthly. These must cover personal and household wants. A large bar of soap—bath size— costs two coupons; a small one, one coupon. The smallest-size box of soap flakes costs one coupon and a bar of kitchen soap, one. For a household of two persons, where sheets and heavy washing are sent out but personal clothing is washed at home, that means that the coupons are probably spent this way: One bar of kitchen, three boxes of soap flakes and two.large cakes of bath soap monthly. Ammonia is difficult but possible to find, but usual water softeners like borax and soda are more plentiful. Where the water is extremely hard, as in London, smart housewives economize on soap by using water softeners,

Linens Rationed

During your correspondent’s recent four-month absence from London, many new items have been rationed and all these affect householders. Dishcloths, towels, sheets and curtain materials now must be purchased. with clothing coupons. These all too often eat heavily into the individual's clothes budget. Naturally, no one is replacing old curtains but dishcloths, towels and sheets need replacement—oftener than in peacetime, as the laundries are using harsher washing mate~ rials than formerly.

Fewer and fewer women here are worried by the maid who breaks dishes as there are fewer and fewer maids but breakage must be carefully watched. No more glasses are being made and these had already nearly disappeared four months ago. Cups can be had but you take

handles. Few Replacements

had. Where -an electric iron is not repairable, old flatirons are being resurrected. Vacuum cleaners are used sparingly with old carpet sweepers reappearing and straight broom work advised in order to save

the past.

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those available und don’t waste time (| trying to match sets. The ‘produc-|{f < = tion of china has been cut way!l: -- down and only two out of every} |four cups are being made with}

-1 The repair problem here is asi} acute as in the United States and replacement is more difficult. There |} are no electrical appliances to bei

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May Be Repeated Here | As the War Continues

By HELEN KIRKPATRICK | Copyright, 1943, by The Indianapolis Times and Thé Chicago Daily News, Ine. LONDON, Feb. 1.—Britain’s housewives in the fourth year of the war are ‘facing problems that Americans may .encounter in the near future. Feeding families on restricted rations, with a constantly decreasing list of alternatives, is only one of many problems. So many ordinary household items have disappeared that contr able ingenuity is needed to keep a house running fairly normally, Head-

Worn out carpets and linoleum present the knottiest problem. Linoleum is almost unobtainable and is not being manufactured. The most ordinary type of second-hand carpets is selling for $5 a strip. All these are the results of the conversion of the vast majority of British factories to war production. Stocks on hand are now pretty run out. The same thing is likely to happen in the United States but sooner than it did here owing to our. more prodigal habits and increasing demands for war production. - American housewives would be advised to take the finest care of household items which may not be replaceable in six months’ or a year’s time,

Sponsor Contestants

The monthly meeting of American Legion auxiliary 348 will be held at the post home Tuesday, Feb.’ 10. The group will sponsor Shortridge high school entrants in the American Legion national essay contest.

Wearing your wide-brimmed hat through the movie, regardless of

you. on » 2 » * CLUTTERING up traffic in doorways or. elevator entrances by stop-

Piping to chat with friends. : . Combing your hair in restaurants . . jor hotel dining rooms.

Grabbing merchandise from other women at sales—even stocking sales. Spitting on the sidewalk—(Faugh! That's a habit, picked up from men, that is plain disgusting.) : Elbowing everybody out of your way because you are in a hurry. Other people are in a hurry, too. Telling a ‘choice bit of gossip cut loud to your lady movie pal during

terest you, but which the men in the audience are getting a great bang out of. “Bawling out” waitresses and sales

service. Monopolizing the conversation with accounts of your children, your problems, your patriotism.

Barbara King, G. A. Felland Are Married

The Rev. George Arthur Frantz officiated today at the wedding of Miss Barbara King to Gonard A. Felland. The ceremony was at 11:45 a. m. in the chapel of the First Presbyterian church. The bride is the. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert 8. King, 3121 N. Delaware st. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fellanid, Stoughton, Wis., are parents of the bridegroom. me

gladioli studded with candles provided the setting for the rite.

Fidlar, Terre Haute, organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Pekin blue wool suit, brown accessories and a veiled felt hat and gloves in eggshell tone. Her corsage was of gardenias and sweetheart roses. Mrs. Maurice W. Klefeker, her sister and only attendant, was in dusty rose wool worn with blue accessories and a corsage of iris and Better Times roses.

Breakfast Follows

The bridegroom’s attendants were Egil Krogh, Chicago, best man, and Mr. Klefeker and: James T Sutherland. After a breakfast at the Indianapolis Athletic club, the couple was to leave for a wedding trip. They will be at home later at 3109 Park ave. The bride is a .graduate of Ran-dolph-Macon Woman's college, Lynchburg, Va., and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Mr. Felland was graduated from St. Olaf college, Northfield, Minn., and attended Harvard university. He is a Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity member. Out-of-town guests at the ceremony included Mrs. Krogh, Chicago; Mrs. O. K. Horner, South Bend, and Mrs. Fidlar and her daughter, Alice, Terre Haute.

Auxiliary Meeting

The auxiliary to the Sons of

will meet at 8 p. m. tomorrow in Ft. Friendly, 512 N. Illinois st.

housewives a are “finding it . : smart to use

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Woman's Vv iewpoint— T Why Is It Nice| | Women Have

HOME FRONT FORECAST

-will happen to some of your household standbys, take heart.

The question was brought up ata|-

Putting on wraps; ats and make- 1

how much it annoys those behind

: military purposes.

‘enamels to dry. Theyll also be packed differently. You'll find

By ANN FRANCE WILSON "Times Special Writer ~ ‘WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—If you've been worrying about what

{in seams ‘and hems, loose or. hn ing buttons and snaps. Darn thin spots. before they become gaping. Here's the dope, straight from the horse’s mouth—which in this holes, and keep loose case happens to be WPB and therefore fairly authoritative—and it doesn’t look too gloomy. Take good care of your linoleum-covered floors. Though linoleum isn’t scarce as yet, production has:been cut. The cork base is imported from Spain and Portugal and gum kauri—the protective finish on the surface—comes from New Zealand. So you can Ses why Drodustion iss {alien

before it becomes serious is ime ‘| portant to your “make .| campaign.

Keep your floor sparkling and well waxed, and refrain | from carelessly moving heavy furniture around. os n ”

© THOUGH SOME of the ingredients of floor wax are imported from Brazil, there ~ are still sufficient stocks in hands of manufacturers and dealers to last for quite a while. Production has already been cut—at least some ingredients are now present in smaller quantities—and eventually it’s expected the output will be further curtailtd. 2 =» =» : & = = THERE ARE QUITE large quantities of shellac on the market although production has been stopped. Lac comes from India, so there’s the shipping problem to contend with if increased produce tion is wanted. ° “Ample stocks of floor varnishes are available but yam notice quite a difference in the new ones. They’ll take over 20 hours to dry. Quick-drying varnishes need solvents which are required for

# 8 =» gs 8 = ' HERE AGAIN, you're going to have to wait much longer for

fewer small sizes, more “ersatz” containers of fiber and glass. . Pamper your paint. brushes—good ones are hard to get. Why? Because the bristles used in the better grades were formerly imported from China and they're no longer being shipped. Best way to pamper a paint brush is to clean it thoroughly wtih turpentine as soon as you're through with’ your paint job, then soak it in a

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mixture of turpéntine and linseed oil—half and half,

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Bridal airs wer€ played by Paul}

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Eyes Need Protection

on the Home Front

GUARD PRICELESS EYESIGHT WITH PROPER LIGHT =

In this picture the lighting defects have been corrected. Now she enjoys proper light with. - 72 out eyestrain. The lamp is properly located, equipped with a 100-watt bulb to give plenty of light with no harsh shadows or " glade, 2 na

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DON'T IMPAIR EYESIGHT WITH POOR LIGHTING

This young lady is straining her eyes because of improper light. The lamp is on the wrong side of the desk—the bulb is too small—the tipped lamp shade causes glare—and there's npgaicit general Faas in the room.

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PEAK OF WAR and you think junnediately of planes, tanks, warships and fighting. But there’s another kind of war many need to fight right in their own homes—and that’s a war against “gloom” and *‘glare” ‘the eyestrain pair. Your eyes—and those of your family—must not be sabotaged by strain and overwork that come when you use the wrong kind of light. America needs the best eyesight to help win this war. Be on the alert! Prevent eyestrain, headaches, nervousness, and fatigue that often come from poor lighting. Provide the right amount and the right kind of Nighting wherever eyes work or play.

FOR CASUAL SEEING TASKS 10 footcandles*® or less of light are required, as in the hall and bedroom, or at the dining room table, unless reading, studying and writing are done there. Also card playing and similar eye work not involving close seeing.

FOR MODERATE VISUAL TASKS 10 to 30 footcandles* are needed for reading good print on white paper—easy sewing on light colored goods—average knitting—shaving—play of little children—washing at tubs or sink—ironing—cleaning vegetables.

‘4. FOR AVERAGE EYE TASKS 30 to 50 footcandles* of local lighting are required, such as reading a news. paper—children’s home work—stamp Sollecting-deaw . ing and similar hobbies. ; :

- FOR INTENSIVE SEEING TASKS 50 to 100 foot. candles* may be needed. Such cases would be reading very fine print—sewing with dark thread on dark cloth + home drafting and other tasks requiring visual concentration on very small detail.

*Afootéendle 1] the amount of light you'd get on a surface a foot way fiom a common candle,

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