The Sandusky Register from Sandusky, Ohio • Page 9

-THE SANDLSKY DEC. 9, 1946 mm ON THE SIDE BY E. V. DURLINU Ina Claire's first stage appcar- was in doing an of Harry Lauder. 1 'didn't see lliat.

Tlie first time I saw tlie incomparable Ina was in "Tlie Quaker Girl." She was 16 years of age at that time. And what a sweet sixteen! Yes, sir, I am an Ina Claire fan of long standing. I have her photograph in my gallery of favorites in same row as Jeanne Eagles and Helen Morgan. I never thought to sec the day when I would grow of looking at and listening to this lovely stage idol of mine. But 1 saw her in George Kelly's play, "The Fatal Weakness." 1 did.

The fatal weaknes of "The "Fatal Weakness" is that has too much Ina Claire in it. is on the stage practically all 111 time. The rest of the cast never gets a chance to act in scene minus the presence of the 'Star. In my opinion, that's bad. Very bad.

Stars of Miss Claire's calibre often have too much to say about a play. They need a strong restraining hand. Such as Ina enjoyed when appearing in the productions of David Bela.sco. ASKING Queries from clients: Q. What has happened to your "Fancy Facts" department? Come, come.

Edward, let us have some fancy facts to use to break the silence at a dinner party. A. Sorry, sir, but I am very short of fancy facts at this time. The only one I have on hand Is that in six months a female fly gives birth to 333,923,200,000,000 off What puzzles me about this Is that I never heard of a flypaper manufacturer who became a mlllion- aire. Q.

Ycrjr a.ssistance is needed in an argrumcnt which, if not checked, may lead to blows. Which are the greatest runners, Swedes or Finns? A. I would give the nod to the Swedes. In 1945 there were 130 natives of Sweden who had beaten the time of four minutes and twenty seconds for the mile. And 50 who had beaten four minutes and fifteen seconds.

I doubt that the Finns can match that HORSES AND WOMEN Why some females wear their flat on their heads continues to baffle me. Wearing a hat that way makes a woman look five or ten years older. It makes a woman with a round face look a little stupid. I asked our horses and women department to look into this situation. One of the country's leading hat wearing experts when queried, said: "The way for a woman to wear a hat is at right angles to her face." SIDELIGHTS Prot Einstein recently stated that one of the nine men in the world who understands his theory of relativity is Eamon de Valera of Eire.

He didn't name the other eight now I have a reader in in Canby, Minnesota. I'll bet the ice is good there in the winter. PASSING BY Damon Runyon. The only fel low I know who has had both a race horse and a racing Greyhound named after him. The Greyhound won a lot of races.

The racing activities of the horse were usually described by the track announcer with the words: "And Damon Runyon trails!" of racing Greyhounds, if you ever buy one be certain "he has a long tail. Short-tailed racing Greyhounds never amount to much. Nearly all the great Greyhounds have long tails. the Miller," considered the greatest of all. had a tail measuring twenty-one and a half inches.

BAFFLING QUESTION If strolling about midtown you see a lengthy guy wearing a blue overcoat, a brown hat, a blue shirt and a blue bow tie, smoking a cigar and with a candid camera slung over his shoulder it may be mo. I am getting tired of not having the answer to the question, "What did she have on?" when I tell my girl friend have seen some celebrity. I saw the Duchess of Windsor. I told my charming matrimonial mate. "What did she have on?" she asked, "A mink Attend thurch coat," I said.

"What else?" asked "I didn't notice," said I. "And you call yourseljC an observing person," said she, I claim I am an observing person but even when I do remember what a woman had on I don't know the technical terms for describing the outfit. So, from now on I may carry a candid camera and take photographs of all famous females encountered. Then when a.sked, "What did she have on?" I will just whip out the snapshot and pass it over. Mortgage Burning PORT CLINTON, Dec.

services at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church ton. and loeal pastor when the BL-shop A. R. Clippinger. Dayton, bishpp of the Evangelical United Brethren Church; the Rev.

V. D. Allman, Bluffton. superintendent of the Sandu-sky conference; the Rev. Orr A.

chaplain Veterans' Hospital. Day- herc Sunday were attended by a large number members and out-of-town visitors when the church mortgage was burned. When the new church was erected LT years ago it was reported that the church indebtedness was all of which is now paid and the church is debt free. church was erected, and the Rev. W.

C. DeMuth. Delta, a former pastor, assisted the Rev. L. D.

Reynolds, the local pastor, in conducting the services. Miss Cora Smith a veteran church worker applied the torch which burned the mortgage. The tower chimes which were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Brown and others in memory of their son, William Brown, who was killed in action in Europe during the late war, were also dedicated at this time.

Always refy on this great nib for to relieve coughs achlnf muscles RUB ON MUSTEROLF LETS FLY at HINDE AIRPORT HINDE-DIETRICK AVIATION COMMERCIAL GROUND SCHOOL MONDAY and TUESDAY NIGHTS 7 to 9 Veteran Pilot Instructors Phone 4560 I you CAN'T HAVE 50APS, WOOLENa 1 I IRONS, I AND STILL A WOnV' WIDE SHORTAGE OF FATS- mmfN I Ttieyre needed today; i more than ever beM I I 4 I Ji Saving -k'' SpirJlnf SaU BINGO GAMES Complete Bingo Gome set including number discs and cards. Swell for porties. 48c TABLE TENNIS SETS Complete with two poddies, net ond holders ond 0 boll. Attractive gift box. 97c ELASTIC RADIO BANKS A small replica of a radio.

Make It fun to save with this toy. XYLOPHONES Clear, sharp tones, eosy to play. Complete with instruction book. iviarket-st Colunibu.s-nv Phone 21.30 CHRISTMAS CARDS A beautiful ossortment of rich looking cords in the true spirit of Chrittmos. 29c, 59c, 97c CHALK AND SLATE SETS Complete with chalk, croyons ond potternj to copy from.

MECHANICAL RACING CARS Wind it up and watch it roce over the floor, Loads of fun. SNOW SHOVELS Children will hove so much fun with this oll- metal, bright red shovel. EVERYBODY'S PICTURE PUZZLE Spend hours of fun working over this colorful puxzlc. NOMA ARMORED TANK Realistic, large siae tank, with movable turret guns. A pull toy.

LimE RED HEN Just turn the handle and the hen cackles and lays an egg. 48c HOP CHING CHECKERS Popular for years, this set comes complete with marble and colorful checker board. 48c a. DOLL SWING All metal. Two toys in one.

Use as doll swing or rocker. Fits a large doll. Sturdy construction b. NOMA KEWPIE DOLL A Cameo Doll creation that the little girls will love to cuddle. Movoble arms, legs and head.

Comes with rompers, shoes and socks. c. BETTY JANE BAKE SET Let her be mother's helper with this complete, 9-piecc, heat resisting, baking set. Mode of Glos-bake just like mother's set. d.

10-INCH METAL DRUM Your boy will go wild over this colorful, deep- sounding drum. Sturdy construction, comes with poir of drum sticks. e. TOOL CHEST Just like Oaddie's with full assortment of quality tools grand woy to train, amuse. In a bright red, hardwood box.

f. WOOD BURNING SET Complete set which includes electric wood burning tool, pattern printed wood and a set of colors. Educational, amusing. Fun for grownups too. g.

BEGINNER'S CHEMIST SET hoot required, no corrosive, explosive or hormful chemicals. For girls or boys. Entertoining ond educational. Mokes mony useful items. h.

KIDMETICS Your child's own toiletries for self core and ning. Boys' set contains vegetable mpoo and hair oil. Girl's set contains and bubble both. BICYCLE BELLS A bright, shiny, new bell. Just the Fits all size bikes.

BLONDIE SLATE BOARDS Presto slate. Pick up the sheet and presto the slate is clean. MARBLE GAME A game of skill. of fun. Complete with marbles.

METAL WHEELBARROW A clever replica of the big one. For lots of fun in the sand box. 25c CHARM BRACELET Something for the toen ager. Gold plated. Assortment of eight different cjhorms.

HONEY BEAR BANK Mokes saving fun. No sharp corners, assorted colors, veloui finish. BOATS, WAGONS AND STREAMLINERS Wooden educational toys. Comes with separate pegs. A pull toy.

PLASTIC DINING ROOM SET Every child loves to ploy house. Complete oll-plostic set "tlAfr, SptnJini, Ss "Wktr, 19s Saiifut 3i Savin STREAMLINER METAL PLANE An oll-metol, colorful toy. Every boy will love this plane. MAGIC BUBEIE WAND SET Simple, safe, sanitary. Just dip and wave.

Nothing touches the mouth. SHEEPSKIN HOLSTER and PISTOL SET Just like the rongers wear! Natural fur covered holster, oil metal clicker pistol. 97r CHECKER BOARDS Bright, clear colors on a sturdy, leather groin finish. RUB-A-DUB-DUB BUBBLE BATH Kiddies love bubble baths! 16 individual envelopes of bubble bath. 75c JR.

MECHANIC CONSTRUCTION SET An, educationar toy. Hours of amusement. Mokes many different items. 1.98.