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Ga, ~ Bay Wit WOMEN KEEP IN TRIM 'Grow Old Along With Me... . Every Age Has Its Own Beauty By IDA JEAN KAIN "So few women think it possible to improve their appearance as the years go by. They fail to see their possibilities, and settle for humdrum middle age and dumpy ures." This spirited observa- made by an actress about American women brought on this column. Come to think of it, there are millions of pretty girls, slim- waisted and lissome. But there certainly are not millions of middle-aged women with glowing g looks and magnificent pos- tures. Quite the contrary. And precious few have an air of en- chantment about them. It's not the years that bog us down. It's a limp spirit and a lack of imag- ination. We've been lethargic about dis- carding outmoded notions. When our country was comparatively young, the age 'of 30 was con- sidered old, and middle-age spread seemed inevitable. Such erroneous notions are bound to filch away enthusiasm--the very quality that can keep the middle period of life young. Yet all the while it has been our dream to combine the mature years with the looks and buoy- ancy of youth. Well, all we have to do is believe it possible. GOOD HEALTH VITAL So let's take a young, fresh ap- proach to middle age, and the ears that follow. What qualities ngthen the prime of life? Health, of course, for good health vitalizes and quickens one's sense of being alive. Good food habits are essen- tial, for the protective foods-- milk, cheese, eggs, meat, fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains--are essential for repair work to make good the wear and tear of every- day living. All true, but health alone won't keep us really young. There must be a love of life and a song in the heart. In short, zest for living keeps us young. Boredom makes us old. What's more, boredom leads to overeating and over- weight. Pounds should not pile on with the birthdays, for all surplus fat is "dead weight," a burden to tote. Still, some women cling to the fallacy that in middle age they must choose between keeping a young face or a young figure and feel that somehow they can't have both. Ridiculous! While five pounds of pleasing plumpness put a bloom on a woman, 20 plus pounds not only give a stolid, matronly look, but the heavy face of an over- weight is anything but youthful! KEEP YOUR FACE HAPPY Weight aside, in the middle years and after, it's the facial ex- pression that can mar the beauty of a face or make it lovelier. By then what we have put into living and ill-will are negative qualities disillusioned. So often the women with the radiantly lovely faces are those who have matured spiritu- ally. It's a sign of maturity to recognize that every age has its own beauty. No need to compete with youth when middle age has something so much more intri- guing. America is now young middle age, and we are jut beginning to realize that the wonderful period of life--from 40 to 80--can be the most prized years allotted by Father Time. MARY HAWORTH'S MAIL Mother Seeks Advice Concerning Son's Interest In Dear Haworth:® My six- foot, four-inch son Phil, age 23, was graduated from college in June with a B.A. degree. He is working in a lawyer's office this summer iy hopes to start law school this A business firm nearby employs a tall, good-looking young woman as a minor executive. She and Phil met at lunch, and in time she asked him to supper at her apart- ment, which she shares with a , woman prof LA panionsh has developed, and one evening she brought up the subject of age, HALF-SIZE 4570 14-24%, By ANNE ADAMS It's the casual you've admired on slimmer figures--perfectly pro- portioned to fit and flatter shorter- waisted, fuller types! Have this in cotton, rayon gabardine, or shan- . A joy to sew -- fits per- ates on line, -- no ration pi lems! Pattern 4570: Half Sizes 14%, 16%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 24%. Size 16% takes 37% ards 39-inch. This pattern easy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Has com- plete illustrated instructions. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (35) in coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. > Send order to ANNE ADAMS, care of Daily Times Gazette, Pat- tern Dept., Oshawa, Ontario. Older Woman saying she was growing very fond of Phil. She nearly fainted when he said he was 23. She is 35, but Phil says she looks 20. he makes a good salary, has a bank account and fine silver. She is Catholic, Phil is Protestant. They agreed not to see each other again, but later she called and asked him to supper and proposed they become semi-engaged for six months to learn how they feel about each other. Phil agreed to ip try it, then came home and told his father and me that he is un- happy about it, but liked Joan's company, as she is poised and al- ways a lady. He wants our opinion, but what can we say, other than to point out that this probably won't work? Joan is ready for marriage and pushi things. Phil has 3 years of study ahead, with no money except for schooling, and he very definitely wants to be a lawyer. I feel the need of professional ad- vice on his behalf. Please camou- flage the details, as I don't want to hurt the young lady, whom I haven't met. N. SHE'S TOO LONELY Dear V. N.: It is a common oc- currence for bookish lads of Phil's age to be attracted or infatuated with, thirtyish or older women who've retained girlish good looks, and who have intellectual wualities--and leisure for talk. But in such casc, if the woman is Jeyshologically healthy and so- cially balanced, in such ways de- serving of the young man's in- terest, she won't try to exploit him as a beau. She won't be the aggressor in quest of marriage-- not with him. On the contrary, if she recog- nizes strong mutual attraction, as may happen, she will use brains and finesse to translate latent ar- dor into open friendship of mind, which both may enjoy for life, with nity, pleasure and profit. vidently Joan feels too lonely and marriage-hungry to give your son an even break. And consciously or not, it seems that he is signal- ing for rescue from his predica- ment, which ists in r i shows up. Bitterness, resentment, | d "comfort. 'Then ask questions that cause anyone to look old and | g | is Sound Construction Key Feature in Buying Furniture By ELEANOR ROSS Each season it becomes more and more apparent that furniture is like fashion. Always there are some startlers, some conversa- tion-making pieces and then the good old reliables that have stood the test of time and favor. Little touches make 'them more accep- table to the contemporary scene. Another anology is that it is the hidden construction as well as the finishing that 'separates two items that otherwise look practically alike. So whatever you are select- ing, be it traditional or modern, examine pieces carefully and thor- oughly. EXAMINE BUREAU DRAWERS That bureau looks nice, so take another look at the drawers. Are they evenly lined, one above the other, and are the openings be tween the drawers uniform? The Srawers are apt to stick if they're not. Stuffed pieces must carry a tag certifying the grading of the stuf- fing and its quality. But we've watched shoppers pay no atten- tion to such tags. Read the tag. Ask questions. If it's foam rubber stuffing, know whether the rubber is of the mold- ed type or shredded. If not rubber, then the cushions are filled with down, feathers or kapok. White down and white-goose feathers are the most expensive and desirable, but we've found gray down and gray goose feathers wear just as well, in fact, they are a little more resilient, if anything. Try sofas and chairs for size about the construction. If the sales- man starts to balk and becomes grouchy or touchy because of all the questions, move on. The type of construction, the number of springs, the quality of ' THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Tuesday, September 1, 1953 7 THE STARS SAY By ESTRELLITA SKIRT SAVER One of the commonest troubles all women meet is the soft, stretchy fabric that bags at the sit-down place. Well-made tailored suits often have an extra panel of firmly woven fabric set across the back of a woolen skirt. Two or three pieces of hot iron tape press- ed along the back seams will give much the same strength and help a skirt to keep its shape. HOUSEHOLD HINT When cutting a pattern, prevent the material from raveling by pin- ning the pattern firmly to the ma- FOR TOORROW Let your imagination have full reign today. One of your ideas may yield important results from a financial point of view. Where your daily work is concerned, waste no time on trivia, but con- centrate on important details. This is not only a propitious period for tackling new projects but is also an excellent one for completing plans which you may have hesi- tated to put into operation before. EVENING GOWNS and late- day costumes arerachieving the height of glamor by the addition of jeweled gloves. Whether they are long or short, these charm- ing pull-ons with their soft, lux" urious look give feminine fascina- tion to elegant outfits. The little HANDOUT shorties shown are as beautiful as jewels. They are made of gleaming French kid, especially molded to flatter the hands and are hand-embroidered wit' sim- ulated pearls and rhinestones. By TRACY ADRIAN CHILD GUIDANCE the webbing, should be a matter of record. A store that stands be- hind its wares won't mind at all if a customer asks that a chair be turned over to check webbing and lining. A good salesman is proud to point out how the corners are made in a good 'piece, that there is po nailing in the framework, that coverings have been sewn to | the frame, not tacked, and that | the joinings have been screwed, | not nailed, together and are well | braced. These are the details that make for comfort as well as wear. They enable a piece of furniture always to look well, just as good con- struction and finishing are re- sponsible for a dress looking smart and wearable season after season. i a E 19K oi 0 1 Hi 42 When airing coats or other garments out of doors, use two coat hangers instead of one. Hang them on the line so that one hook opens to the right and the other to the left, and the garments are less likely to blow down. PICKLING HINTS Do you realize that you can pre- pare pickled cantalope just as you can watermelon. Indeed you can-- peel cantalope, de-seed it, run for the cookie-cutter once more to create those intriguing shapes from the pulp of the cantalope. Finally cook in similar syrup as that for watermelon pickles. Vinegar Quizz: which variety is the choice for pickling? Your selection of cider vinegar (made from apple juice) or white vinegar, is a matter of your family's good taste. Either are ideal for pickling. pickles such as onions or cauli- flower. ages. It is strike 1 that increases the ravity of Strikes 2 and 3. If Phil and Joan were mutually in love on a basis of spiritual affinity, and if Phil were spear- heading a campaign for perma- nent partnership, their chances of worthwhile marriage might be 50- 50. But as I see the picture, Joan h Phil in desperation, to her love-court with his senses, but without the consent of his will. Your restraint from the side- lines is remarkable, and suggests that you've conditioned yourself to letting him use his own head, as a principle of helping him grow. THREE STRIKES AGAINST HER In my opinion, Joan's yen for Phil is ill-starred. The only argu- ment in favor of a trial engage- ment is pity for her, which is pity misplaced, if it means trying to solve her emotional problems at Phil's expense. There are at least three strikes against the idea of romance be- tween them. First, the fact that she is prime mover in the relation- ship. Second, the difference in re- ligion. Third, the difference in DRAPES - CURTAINS VENETIAN SHADES largely for lack of more suitable prospects, and using every trick she knows to catch him. My ad- vice to him would be to drop her at once and decisively, as the greatest kindness in the long run. Mary Haworth counsels through her column, not by mail or personal interview. Write. her in care of this newspaper. 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CLEVELAND MYERS The mother of two children, aged | '"This morning we used the clock to measure each activity of the children's, and were able to see them dress eat breakfast, practice By ALICE BROOKS She's the brightest, prettiest girl in school in this crisp, new dress with gay faces on the hanky poc- kets! Hair can be made of yarn, faces are easy to embroider. Pattern 7385: Child's Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Transfer motifs, tissue pattern. State size. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins for this pattern (stamps can- not be accepted) to The Daily Times-Gazette, Household Arts De- partment, Oshawa, Ont. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS, PAT- TERN NUMBER AND SIZE. * TEN COMPLETE PATTERNS to sew, embroider, crochet--print- ed right in the Alice Brooks Needle craft Book! Plus many more pat- terns to send for -- including ideas for gifts, home accessories, toys, fasions! Send 25 cents now! The evening hours are excellent for relaxation and entertainment; also for making travel plans. All [edges with soap. terial, then tracing around the in all, a fine day. Make the most of it! FOR THE BIRTHDAY If tomorrow is your birthday, you should prepare for a year which will be marked not only by unexpected changes, but by in- creased responsibilities, especially Proper]. sponsibilities can lead to step upward whether you developments upward or say, "Oh, get down!" in self-de- ward, fence. Or the youngster may plead and promise so effectively as to hasten the penalty's end. But if he is assigned to the chair, and told he may get down when the clock rings or when "this hand gets there" (pointing during 1954. A child born this day ambitious, resourceful, dowed with great poise. where your career is concerned handled, these new re gaged in business or a profession. Financial matters will continue on an even trend with no startling ut those endowed with im- agination and creative talent can prepare now to capitalize upon them to, assure monetary rewards and en- a big are en- down- MITCHELL'S will be|® SIMCOE ST. N. DIAL 3-3431 to the place on the clock face), he has no inducement to plead, promise or cry, and soon may ac- cept this punishment as inevitable. The clock doesn't wobble. t neven gets nervous or has a headache; tears and pleadings make no dif- ference to it. PROMPTNESS AT DNNER If a child from five to.-ten years of age, roams over the neighbor- | hood and must be corraled for din- | ner, he could be trained to appear | for meals at a definite time if he | carried a watch or were required to check on the clock at the near- est home of a playmate. One mother, finding it difficult to get her three-year-old young- | ster in from the outdoors, set the clock on the porch to ring at the proper hour. The youngster eagerly comes into the house then, picking up the clock on his way. "SALADA' TEA BAGS Sotirin humid of | their piano lessons and leave for word | This was a 'record, and so easy and | simple that I can't understand why school without one cross I didn't try it before this." Wisely used, a clock can be of | great help to the child and his parents. Of course, some families could do away with scenes before school by rising fifteen or twenty minutes earlier in the morning. INCREASES SELF-RELIANCE As soon as a child can tell time, he can grow more self-reliant with a clock, and ready to conform to desirable routines without undue resistance. Even the tot of three or four is readier to go to bed if he learns that the clock "says' it is time for bed, than if his mother or father says it is. And, by ob- serving the clock himself, it be- comes easier for him, to go for the afternoon nap. Some mothers find it better to have an alarm ring at bedtime or when the child must come in from outside. In this cvolumn, I have said that the ringing clock may help the child two, four or even, learn to stay in bed in the morning, and sleep to a regular hour. This is very different from telling him to stay there until he is called. He knows the latter time will vary, while the clock can leave no doubts. CLOCK 1S VALUABLE I have previously emphasized the use of the clock in adminis- tering the chair-sitting punishment yet it's difficult for parents to see the need of this. Often a parent will say to a youngster, two to eight, "Sit there till I tell you to get down." When the parent tells the child he may get down will depend on how the child responds and how this par- ent feels. If she's angry or vexed or has a headache, she may make the time longer than if she felt comfortable. 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