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THE COlSICAfrA (TEXAS! DAILY SUN. TTRTDAY. APRIL 2. 1948, THREE Knitters, Crochet Experts Can Make Fashionable Hats By DOROTHY UOE Associated Press Fashion Editor. Thereis news for knitters and crochet experts this spring.

A new knitting ribbon is on the market, which also can be used for crochet, to make those handsome custom-made ribbon knit dresses and hats that up to now have been available only to those In the upper income brackets. The new i-ibbon comes in 15 colors, is sold by the spool and is used exactly the same way as yarn. Garments made of ribbon knit do not roqulre blocking after dry cleaning, as do woolen handknits: Following are directions for. crochetfing the smart hat pictured' Padded Boll Brim Hat. Material: 3 spools knitting ribbon, steel crochet hook No.

0, feather fancy. Crown: sc, inserting hook through the two bade loops of stitch of preceding row. (Gauge: 5 sts, 5 rows to 1 inch.) Starting at center, ch. 3. sc 1 round then inc.

6 sc in each subsequent round, until top meas- 'ures 6 inches across (about 102 sts), placing inc. so that they will form 6 equal sections. When top measures 6 inches across, work even until crown measures 4 inches from center to edge. Brim: Is worked with wide starting at center back. Ch.

20. First Row: 4 sc, 4 hdc. 4 dc, 4 hdc, 4 BC, ch. 1, turn. Woik 2nd.

3rd, 4th rows same as 1st. Fifth Row: Inc 1 dc in center. Continue in LESS Time LESS Work THE JOHN DEERE CULTIVATOR Drive in fasten the frame attach the lift pipes. That's all.therc is to attaching the new "Quilt- Tatch" Cultivator to your John Deere Tractor. One man can do the job easily in a matter of minutes.

What's more, the cultivator be removed in the same short time. Think of the time- and ings that means to you! The new ease of attaching and detaching the cultivator is just one of many reasons for selecting a John Deere Tractor. Get the facts from us. Stroube Implement Company, Ltd. PHONE .612 JOHN DEERE Tfc: RIBBON idea for needlework fans wearable roller hat easy to crochet in ribbon for summer casual wear.

this manner incerasing 1 dc in center every 3rd row, until you have 38 sts in row (50 rows.) Work even for 3 rows. This is the center front of brim. Work other half to lorrespond, dec, 1 dc every 3rd row, until you have 20 sts. Work 4 raws even. Sew together.

With inside of crown facing you sew one edge of brim to crown. Insert padding of absorbent cotton and turn back brim, sewing edge to crown. Omit pudding if hat is Preferred without, but sew brim edges to crown in the same manner. Plan Security Loan Campaign April 15-June 30 Joe E. Butler, Navarro county chairman for the security loan campaign, April 15 through June 30.

attended a. regional meeting of county chairmen for the treas- 'Jry department's loan drive, in Dallas Thursday. There were approximately 60 countv chairmen and bankers from the north, east and central sections of Texas guests at tho luncheon In the Adolphus hotel. The Dallas Clearing House Association was host for the meeting. Butler snid Navarro county's quota had not been assigned, but be expects to receive the amount sought within the immediate future.

Purposes of the security loan campaign Is to defeat inflation and provide ample preparedness for this nation, Butler stated on his return from the regional conclave. Col. Alvin M. Ousley of Dallas, former national commander of the American Legion and former minister to several countries, was the principal speaker. Others Included Nathan Adams, Dallas, chairman; E.

E. Shelton, president of the Dallas Savings and Loan Association, co-chairman, and Harry Owens. Dallas, state- director of the treasury's U. S. savings bonds division.

State leaders for the loan urged an all-out effort during thedilve. and described how the people of the U. S. can curb Inflation, guard against possibe depression and provide security for themselves, and the nation by investing: in U. S.

savings bonds. Eat With Brewer- South Highway 75. Sun Want Ads Bring League Of Women Voters Active In Political Field By JANE BADS. 93.941,000 persons in the United States will be of voting age as of Nov. 1,1948, according to estimates of the U.

S. Census Bureau. That is 10,000,000 more than were able to vote in the 1940 elections, 4,300,000 more than in 1944. It is also estimated that women will outnumber the men bv 1,579,000 Numerous organizations, including the major political parties, the CIO, the PAG. the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters, are working on intensive campaigns to get out the vote.

Leacnie Active. Not only are these outfits interested in getting citizens to the polls in November, but they are working to see that people know what they are voting for. The National Board of the League of Women Voters, at its biennial convention. April 20-30, at Grand Rapids. will decide how best it "mav arouse citizens to help solve the crucial problems of the times." The League of Women Voter.s was born in 1920, on the eve of tho water cloud farm prospects in the Gem State, Fruit growers are optimistic, however, and a bumper crop of potatoes Is foreseen.

are increasing crop acreage and expect to seed more than 5,000,000 acres. The outlook for wheat and other grains is generally good. dry winter In west- ern Nevada will curtail yields of onions, potatoes and hay. The outlook for cattle, however. Is good and production will be high, due to an Influx from California drought areas.

overall outlook Is good although nothing can be said about fruit until tho blossom stage has passed, several weeks hence. Moisture in the wheat areas generally is above average. farms are small In this industrial state and poultry and its products top the agricultural picture. A normal year is In prospect. are pinning their hopes on the best moisture conditions in several years.

Wheat la a major crop and the outlook, therefore; Is good. Apple growers expect good yields but are wary of the price situation, for wheat, corn, potatoes, bests and beans good as a result of heavy winter snows. But It has been a tough winter for llvewtoek men, with Ion? periods of costly feeding. SELF-STYIJ5D COMMUNIST Frank Hashmall (above), who claims to be executive secretary of the Communist party in Franklin County (Columbus), was the target of a gang attack. A 40- member gang twice stoned his house and then wrecked the Interior in Columbus.

(AP Wirephoto.) CROPS Rlioads Jewelry Store Just Received a Shipment of ROSE POINT by Cambridge For you who have cultivated a talent for gracious hospitality we suggest Rose Point Crystal! Superb delicacy is the best way to describe this adaptation of your favorite poppy, so skillfully etched on cleanest crystal. The feathery pattern is especially enhancing on steamware when its delicate shadows are dancing in the candlelight. Exquisite? Yes! But not expensive. The moderate price will surprise you. Rhoads Jewelers 206 N.

Beaton St. Phone 1343 ELECTION of the "graves" in a Las Alamos, N. M. non-voters' graveyard used by the League of Women, Voters to help get out the vote. I victory of the suffrage movement.

It was the result of the inspiration of Carrie Chapman Catt that there must be an organization which could help women to become intelligent voters. "Promote Responsibility." Miss Anna Lord Strauss, president, says: "The purpose of the League is to promote political responsibility through informed anc 1 active participation of citizens in government." Providing citizens with accurat. non-partisan information aboir. candidates, election issues and vot ing procedures was a League com munty service early established. Information booths for voters, questionnaires asking candidates' views, and candidates meetings were new and dramatic devices by which the League attracted com jmunity-wide attention from the beginning.

To these have been added new techniques: Doorbell ringing campaigns, sandwich boards, sound trucks, movie trailers, increased use of the radio. Among the most popular aids to voters have been handbooks which indidivual leagues have published for all-year-round use. These give facts about the machinery of government; elections and election districts; offices and names of office holders among other information. The League works through 550 local units in 35 states and represents approximately 100,000 women. Memorial Baptist Pastor Wants Meet With Church Men The pastor of the Memorial Baptist church Is urging every man of the church to meet him tonight at 7:30 at the church as he has a matter of importance ot bring before them after the Brotherhood meeting.

FROAT FIRST PAC3K and California for your next Thnnksgivinq- Day table. High mcnt prices encouraged heavy marketings. An unco-tain future, dry pastures and high food costs discouraged many producers. But there nre manv bright spots in the picture. Here it is, state by state.

Is the key to farming in this state. It Is needed for Irrigation and power. Some of the largest producing areas, such as Snn Valley, have had the dryest year of record. Others, like the Imperial and Pala Verde Valleys which depend on Colorado river water, are not affected by the drought. Most of the citrus areas have ample water.

state has had a hard winter, with lots of snow. Wet fields have delayed spring planting but the general outlook is good. Ranges are in good condition and the state has about 2 percent more cattle than last year. Winter wheat prospects were reduced by a dry fall in the southeastern area. of labor and Sun Want Ads Bring Results.

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We call them "Two for the Show." -TWO FOR THE SHOW Elation Lipstick and Elation Perfume in a lealher change purse, complete $900 makes these two famous light weight felts for all-year wear Right, the VAGABOND, carefree casual that's always light, always nght, 8.00. Left, the VOYAGER, a feather-light felt, casually styled, perfectly at ease wherever you go, 8.00. slacks galore in Dyer's Men's Store Botany gabardines, 17.SO Summer weight tweeds, 12.95 Choice wool tropicals, 14.95 Rayon 8.95 Shirts and Slacks for fellows 10 to 16 Kaynee shirts in solids, plaids, bold designs. 2.50 and 3.00 Kaynee knit 1.50 Good looking slacks in rayon and wool mixtures or all rayon. 7.50 sport shirts in a wide assortment Oxford cloth casuals in solid white, green, tan blue, maize, 3.00 Shirtcraft desert cloth shirts in bold, bright prints, 3.95 Manhattan ribbed sports shirts in solid colors, 1.65 Patterned ribbed shirts, 1.65, 2.00 Sleeveless Sweaters by McGregor Pure wool knits, 3.95 Cable knits, 5.95 J.M.Dyer Co..