Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 December 1951 — Page 107

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Just What | Wanted—

There Are Tricks To Yule Shopping

“I love the Christmastide and yet I notice this each year | live: I always like the gifts | get But how I love the gifts | give!” (“A Thought” by Carolyn Wells) By DEE KAY HAVE had a special talent in this field since my fourth Christmas when I splurged my life savings of 53 cents on gifts for my family.

Mother received an adorable celluloid baby doll; Dad

got a crib just the right size for above doll; my sister, a layette for said infant, and my brother, a super-speed spinning top. Only the top was inappropriate, since he wouldn't let me have it back. More sophisticated now, I still find the greatest of pleasure and anticipation in Christmas shopping. #

» » FORTUNATELY, I have a poor memory for sizes and colox preferences, so I have to rely on my own judgment and whims. © You should see the pretty blouses, skirts, gloves, handbags and such, that I inherit after a decent interval, say, by Easter! All Just perfect, for-my wardrobe: The perennial present of a shirt for the husband is no

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ready to. be hog-tied and dragged to the altar? Of course, I occasionally hit the jackpot with the perfect gift for the giftee. In that case, I buy duplicates and one is usually returned to me after I've sent the same gift twice. (This system takes patience). ” 5 El I FOLLOW the same gift procedure on buying ©household presents for friends and neighbors. You can always borrow them when the need arises, and even if you forget to return the borrowed article, any goodthinking friena would hesitate more than onée about asking you to bring back something you'd given her in the first place. . Lots of my friends must fol-

ST. NICK LISTENS—Santa Claus will bo 8 at J. C. Vetray's till Xmas to take orders on toys. The fire engine (left) costs $21.75; the teddy bear, $4.89; rocking chair, $6.20; semitrailer truck, $5.90; drum, $1.98; hobby horse, $6.60, and kiddie kar, $5.50.

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HEN Santa Claus unpacks his sleigh this year, there- will be sparkling, modern gifts for the entire family. Good grooming essentials would please every member in your household. For mother, there are a variety of dresser sets consisting of hair brush, comb and double mirror. » s » FOR DAD, two chunky military brushes and matching

comb make up the perfect set

for the man of the house. The young Miss in the house would be overjoyed to own a colorful case containing a hair brush, comb and clothes brush. n u » A CLUB BRUSH with matching comb can help keep the young. man in the family slicked up for the most important dates,

If there's a baby, a miniature version of any of these grown-

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low the same system, however. That's probably what- gave rise to that old adage about, “It’s better to give something you want yourself than to receive something you wouldn't have around the house otherwise.”

up favorites ‘would be appropriate.

Finally, for the whole family, bathroom accessories, a set of

music—a gift that will fast them a“lifetime. Pan-American in : struments pictured are (left) Spanish guitar, from $85.75; conga : three brushes, could serve as . TUM. $40; Gibson concert guitar, $125.75; French horn, $250,

one ep gift for the entire and a boutobe horn, $270, all from Pearson's. : am .- »

problem, either. I adore sports shirts for my casual ensembles and I always seem to buy his. gifts a size or so too small. » ”n » EVEN MY SON is a joy to shop for, ‘since the games and toys that are really fun are just a bit too complicated for him as yet and they require an : : adult’s monopoly. My husband, too, has developed talent on this level, as he’s just wild about electric trains and thinks every boy should own - one but shouldn’t touch it until he’s in his teens and more interested in girls by that time anyway. Chanel No. 5 for elderly aunts is a good bet, too. They usually suggest that you exchange it for a light cologne. You do that, of course, keeping the perfume for yourself since it's already on next month’s bill. A wiseguy husband might protest the original purchase, but what mere man can dispute your solemn word that Aunt Emma told you in strictest confidence that she'd always wondered if “Kaput No. 3” really left a man

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guide for the proper fragrance derfully. So gather up the whole for you to wear The smart

animal troup and jus} “tumble” woman tries it on her own them for five minutes in a rich skin, since the chemistry of suds in your washer. Pin up by each ’person’s skin slightly one ear to dry in the sun. changes the scent.

The gingham dog and the these stuffed fabric toys woncalico cat lead a rugged life collecting nearly as much dirt

as the toddler who drags them around! An occasional tubbing cleans

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