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8 Writer Defends Wome and Girls For Demanding Attractive Wardrobe Word For Gloria Fashion Expert Explains New Simplicity Styles At Lazarus Nice Clothes Are Armor In Which To Fight Life's Battles Unafraid mmm By Helen Welshimer The 12-year-old-Eirl in the Arab brown dress that had come to the Children's Jiome In somebody's mlsionary bundle, moved to the far side of her seat. She didn't want the teacher to call on her. She knew the answer to the question, and she liked to recite. That is. she was sure she would have liked to If it hadn't been for the old brown dress.

Her other dress was grey the 1 irrey of a dreary, wet mornlnB. Reciting in that was a bad. It would be even worse now, for the rest of the year, because spring had come, wrapped up in a gold and bine package, and all the children in the seventh grade except for a sprinkling of orphans were wearing fresh colors. Therefore, the little girl from the Children's Home hung her head, withdrew Into herself, and pretend fitting silk dresses instead. Mrs.

Huff had asked the State Board of Affairs if she might make the substitution. The recipients of the new frocks improved their posture at once. They wanted to show off their dresses to the best advantage. A boy, who had been playing hookey from school, was given a pair of dark trousers, a good looking shirt and necktie instead of overalls. He hasn't been absent since.

Adornment Follows Natural Scheme of Things The possession of a large wardrobe, merely to make'a sartorial display, may well mcot with criticisms but surely no one can quarrel with that pride of appearance which sends us out unafraid. To dress up Is a natural tendency. The most savage tribes have an Instinct for adornment. Any little girl chooses a bright blue sash in preference to a dark blue one. It is right, too, that this should be so.

Why did the Creator of the world paint the grass green, the seas blue, and scatter a thousand colors on the petals of flowers and same dresses can be selected from the fabric department of Lazarus and made into the same designs. The featured model today was one created from a combination of three patterns. Two dresses were shown in the promenade, one made with the wrong material and pattern and the other with appropriate fabrics and style, bringing out the good and bad qualities in dressmaking. Miss Dearing also analyzed types and figures and explained the art of personal charm. According to the stylist this will be a colorful summer, dominated by the coronation, which has inspired the many beautiful patterns and materials of home sewing.

The Designers' League answers the sewing questions of those who seek the information. Files of applicants are kept at headquarters after they have filled in the enrollment cards given with a pattern, purchase. "Following the clinic this afternoon, Miss Dearing offered helpful, suggestions to shoppers seeking the correct fabric and pattern for Individual requirements. Style conscious women are finding dressmaking definitely 'coming into its own, according to Miss Marolyn Dearing of New York City, who supervised a fashion clinic this afternoon at Lazarus Store, South Main street. Miss Dearng.

who is New York representative of the 'Simplicity League of Amateur Designers, said that more home sewing is being done now than ever before, by American women. The league which was formed to help women with their clothes problem, offers advice on colors and style and explains the adaptability of the patterns to an individual and particular style. Miss Dearing's talk this afternoon on fashion illusions, color harmony and other sewing problems, was given before hundreds of Wyoming Valley women, many of whom attended the first clinic yesterday afternoon. The increased interest in fabrics was evidenced by the large attendances at the clinic sponsored by Lazarus. The importance of color was stressed by Miss Dearing who presented models from the store wearing Simplicity dresses in present day fashions.

Materials for the Sensible Is) Leap to Top Role Fails to Turn Blond Head of New Discovery April 7. (P) Gloria Dickson la an actress locally famed as "that poor but oh-so-glamorous little girl who was on relief until she was discovered and popped right into the top spot of the new Morvyn LeRoy picture." But Miss Dickson is badly miscast as a celluloid Cinderella. She is neither poor, little, nor inexperienced, and she worked in a Federal theaters Projedt troupe for the fun and not the wage. She is not even particularly glamorous in the way of exoticism or sensuous appeal. And she probably is the least excited of anybody at her studio about her assignment to the feminine lead in her first picture.

Not smug about it; Just composed. Before she was chosen for "The Deep South," executives were astonished by the utterly natural manner In which she underwent two screen tests smooth, and not a trace of overacting. She said about that: "Well, I figured I had something to offer. Of course I knew they might not like it, but the only thing to do was step up there and show them what I had to sell. There wouldn't have been any sense In being unsure of myself." ed she didn't know the answer when i 4 the teacher called her name.

Clothes are more than externa dranlnea for the body. They nro a "Suicidal' Is First Lady's Opinion Of Another U. S. War Washington, April 7. WV-A no-forclgn war crusade of the Emergency Peace Campaign bore the endorsement today of Mrs.

Franklin T). Roosevelt, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, and Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick. "Another world war would be practically suicide," said, "Mrs.

Roosevelt In an address on the twentieth anniversary of the United States' declaration of war against Germany. Byrd, speaking on the same broadcast program, called on men and women alike for "an aroused, Indignant, articulate public opinion that demands peace." Dr. Fosdick urged peace advocates to forget their "denbmina-tlons" and Join the mass of Americans "who hate war." Throughout the nation recalled the anniversary. Secretary Woodrlng told the military order of the world war that, properly armed, America might have won in 1917 "respect for our desire to remain neutral and at peace." President Roosevelt, after watching a military parade, told reporters the day was much more peaceful than April 6, 1917. He was then assistant Secretary of the Navy, and worked until nearly dawn messaging warships and ordering supplies, Pennsylvania' 8 Only Woman "Motorman" Quits Trolley Service Aliqulppa, April 7 OP) A gray-haired motherly woman who would look perfectly content with a ball of yarn and a rocking chair-ended 19 years' service this week as a street car operator.

Mrs. Grace Gross was known as Pennsylvania's only woman "motor-man." She started as an operator because the world war took so many ablebodled men and quit only because the Woodlawn and Southern Railroads abandoned its trolleysand began using buses. Mrs. Gross couldn't drive a bus. What does she do now after those years of manly toll? Just the same things she did during her first vacation last summer.

Shi? tay at her new home in Sewlckley because "there's a lot to do there." Several other women worked with Mrs. Gross dnrlne the war. but all ciation, and Mrs. Agnes Kelly Saunders of the American Museum of Natural History In New York City. The Imperial Ivory Works produced the best fans in China.

Located in the palace at Pekln, it was founded in the 17th century, and did exquisite work on the ivory handles and sticks of fans. Not Afftcted release for the happiness, the spirit, the confidence of the wearer. They are a medicine, a tonic, a stimulant. Any man whose earning ability and interest in his work have shot up ten points when he bought a new necktie, any woman who has lost a beau and bought a red hat to improve her cardiac condition, will attest to this fact. It isn't the garment It's the thing that it does to the wear that matters! Armor in Which to Fight Life's Battles Clothes do make the man or woman or child, more often than the couturiers know.

They provide a self-confidence that is a spiritual fortification and bravery. Therefore, Mrs. I. L. Huff, superintendent of the Western Oklahoma State Home for 304 white children, demonstrated a sympathetic understanding of the problems of her boys and girls the other day when she let them dress wp.

Twenty-five girls, for whose stooped shoulders the doctors had recommended braces, received tight- the wings of the birds if He did not mean to encourage a sense of beauty? Cinderella's glittering gown didn't change her. It was the sense of Importance as an individual, which came from the wearing of regal robes, that gave her courage to respond to a prince's advances. The typist in a shabby black suit who applies for a Job may know the black and white keyboard much better than the girl who wears a simple, tailored wine-red frock with accessories white as snow or popcorn balls. The latter probably will get the Job because she gives forth a sense of confidence inspired by her own self -appreciation. Clothes are not a frivolity, unless taken in excess.

They are a necessity. They give us a chance to become conscious of ourselves as persons. We need their uplift and challenge. Undoubtedly, there is a mental reason back of fashion's rhythmic changes. i MRS.

PEPYS' DIARY Pictured above, in a pensive mood, Is Gloria Dickson, whose success has Hollywood aflutter Unusual Professions Of College Women To Be Conference Topic Ithaca, N. April 7 Cornell University's third annual conference, April 17, will be concerned with a survey of the less usual professions followed by women college graduates. Alumnae, successful in photography, medical research, statistics, radio, nutrition, advertising, and adult education, will discuss their work and opportunities in their fields. Miss Mary H. Donlon, lawyer of New York City, will preside at the opening session.

Miss Donlon organized the original conference while president of the Federation of the Cornell Women's Clubs three years ago. The conference is again sponsored by the federation in Cooperation with Miss R. Louise Fitch, Dean of Women," and the Women's Self-Government Association. Speakers will include Miss Margaret Bourke-White, photographic editor of the magazine Life; Dr. Mildred Wicker Jackson of Oyster Bay, Miss Margaret Cuthbert of the National Broadcasting Company, Mrs.

Dorothy Lampe Hill of New York City, an advertising executive with Guenther-Law, Miss Ernestine Becker of Johns Hopkins University, Miss Jessamine Whitney of New York City, statistician of the National Tuberculosis Asso April 7 The old expression "will wonders never cease" is quite in order today for last night "my lord and master" suggested 1 take him to the Spring Opening at Mrs. Level-headed, you see. Indeed, she's too level-headed for her own good in Hollywood. No affectations, eccentricities, or mysteries. If there is any self-consciousness about Gloria Dickson, it shows in her reception of the correspondents, who are wont to flock around any new personality with thplr self-gushing fountain pens poised for morsels of The actress senses their expectancy and wishes she could oblige them.

I tried to ask about affectation and temperament. She said: "Why, it seems to me that I ought to be the last person on earth to be affected. -An actor's Job is -o reflect Mfer-Vr-refleet life an actor would have to be natural, wouldn't he? "I've always been taught that the theater is not a sham; that if 1t is good theater it must seem real. You see what I mean?" I saw. What are you going to do with a woman like that? life Real-' ly, I was quite overcome for in CONTRACT BRIDGE about 5 feet, 5 Inches.

Mostly 1 remember her engaging grin and her low, arresting voice, WhaKI am trying to say is that her personality so far overshadows her visible -eharme hat think about whether she could qualify as a Hollywood cutle. She could, though. She is articulate and generally serious, but twice she got to touching so hard that she cried ar.d ruined her make-up. Judging by her maturity and poise, youkl overestimate her age. She will oe 20 on August 13.

Apparently Miss Dickson always has been a little old for her years. Never yet has been an ingenue, ami has done only leading-woman roles since she joined a little-theater group in Long Beach at 16. That's the main reason why, up to the time of her Warner contract, she hadn't attempted a conquest of New York wouldn't be likely to hire a girl of 18 or 19 for a leading woman. Besides, Miss Dickson disclaims being a polished actress, although I can name several local authorities who'd disagree with her on that. Banker's Daughter Her real name is Thais Dickerson, which she still likes better than her screen name, and she was the daughter of a banker in Pocatello, Idaho.

He died in 1929 but the family were well provided for and moved to California. married: or left their Jobs long ago. For 18 of the 19 years Mrs. Gross 200,000 Persons Play In Bridge Tourney New York, April 7. (IP) Contract bridge players all over the world In 2,700 cities and 65 counties will participate tonight in the annual world Olympic.

More than 200,000 persons will play the same 16 hands in approximately 3,000 games arranged by the World Bridge Olympic Committee. All of the hands are scored against a par result which is determined by a committee of bridge authorities. supported her three children, but they are now married. She never asked favors for her his own words he 'detests shopping and poking around in stores' But then, even the grumpiest of hue-bands like to visit the Studio and Gift Shop not only during Spring and Fall Openings but at any time during the year. Mrs.

Anthony has helped many a man select gifts that have brought ah's and oh's of pleasure. When a defending player holds four out of five trump honors, including the ace and king, as well as another king-queen combination, he cannot be accused of undue optimism in thinking he can defeat a contract of three. sex, but many times men assisted her at the ends of the lines. She dressed for work In a black Personality Plus Only by reading my notes can I recall that Mis Dickson has blond hair, blue-gray eyes, and nice architecture, and that she stands shirt and a gray denim blouse, but did not wear a cap. 4AJ987 965 J5 K54 6KQ10 VAKJ10 876 1032 46543 VQ vu Q2 QJ987 Palr More Unusual! More Sensational! More Remarkable! Than Any Event We've Ever Held! 2 87482 AK10943 A Duplicate None vulnerable.

South West North East 1 Pass 1 A Pass 2 4) Pass 2N.T. Pass 3 4 Pass 3 Double Pass Pass Pass Opening lead 4 6. Just this combination of cards, however, caused many players to double in today's hand when the apparently overbold players opposing them had reached three, but was not enough to prevent the declarer id) tS III iiwW Ml tit hv i)7A MMI1M 5k Today1! Contract Problem South, after opening the bidding with one spade, has jumped to four spades, and has redoubled when West doubled. With five high cards that apparently should win tricks, what suit should West select for an opening? WEST 498542 VAK2 AKQ None vulnerable. Solution in next issue.

7 Days Only! Thursday, Friday, Saturday cL Three JVOUR CHOICE 'L ft 'W minx -w WW tfh im A i 11 III CI7EC 1 I I ALL SIZES from taking nine tricks, so great was the power of favorable distribution. East feared that South would not bid again, so he doubled the contract of three because he could not let pass through his fingers a chance to collect what appeared to be a certain penalty. It would seem that the fact that South had shown a two-suiter should have been sufficient to make East cautious in his doubling. When the spade was opened, South went right up with the ace in dummy, and quickly analyzed the situation. East, he reasoned, must hold at least four trumps for the double.

If he held all five, nothing could be done. Declarer led two rounds of diamonds and, when the queen dropped from the West hand, he led a small trump. East cashed his four trumps, but that was all, and the contract was made. ft! MISSES' WOMEN'S ana LARGE SIZES Tomorrow it starts. The kind of a sale even SHAPIRO'S never dreamed was possible.

The early Easter plus the bad weather caught manufacturers i huge surpluses. We bought a tremendous quantity of the most beautiful coats you've ever seen at prices that make possible the most amazing values in the history of this great store. If you have not bought your spring coat yet come tomorrow for the savings of a lifetime mm Spring Beauty From Regular stock formerly to $29.95 and Lozier Psrmanents are carefully and expertly given, assuring complete satisfaction JIGGERS MANNISH GAPES oTUKICS 1 fc 1 i I i hi i mm HUNDREDS OF COATS MADE TO SELL TO $29.95 Ballerinas Swaggers Jiggers Casuals Fitted Fur Trim A Other Waves to $8.50 DIAL 3-1312 7irr .31.