Show by Norah Smaridge Art by Eric Sokol Tired of seeing the same old faces hear- ing the same old talk? Then why not take steps to meet new and interesting people? Let's assume you have a home a spouse in sympathy with your ideas and a cooperative family In addition you will need something to offer But don't let this alarm you it can be just as simple as a point of view! Mrs K took violent exception to the political utterances of a brilliant young Congressman who lived in the next town Finally she wrote him a letter so spirited that he suggested a meeting Wisely Mrs K brought her husband who invited the Congressman to visit them at home He came for the pleasure of debating with Mrs K Neither converted the other but a stimulating friendship developed between the two families You are not as articulate or well- - torians or archeologists for example) are inveterate library -- users they can't afford to buy everything new on their subject If you hesitate to admit that the reason for your request is purely social you can tell the librarian you are writing a club paper or seeking members for a discussion club— a white lie at worst Incidentally don't be surprised if you find the librarian herself worth cultivating! "Theater folk" have a fascination for most of us their acquaintanceship may be fleeting but it will be interesting while it lasts So check the local Little Theater movement An offer to help with clerical chores is always appreciated and will give you a chance to meet members of the cast XAIith a places here are some tips to help you find them informed as Mrs K? But surely you have something of interest to offer Maybe a hobby or collection an unusual project pets a pleasant garden amusing neighbors to introduce Or you can fall back on food Interesting people like interesting food anything from your Southern aunt's pecan pie to Japanese sukiyaki If you can't cook at least a specialty or two learn! Where do you find interesting people? Everywhere but often under cover They can be surprisingly modest Look for them among travelers collectors hobbyists professional or amateur artists people who live in unusual homes have unusual jobs or have overcome handicaps Keep your eyes open even in unlikely places Interesting people are not hard to spot they usually look interesting That woman you've nogaunt absent-minde- d ticed in the supermarket obviously has a mind above groceries she's probably worth knowing Find out who she is she lives in your neighborhood but is out of the usual run Read the papers consistently Your own daily of course plus the local papers of communities accessible to you (You want to meet these people personally so they must be within reach by car or local transportation) A few recent Sunday browsings turned up the following group of "interesting people": a young woman newly returned from an African safari a blind man author of a novel a grandmother graduate of an engineering college a man with an amazing garden a couple with a profitable hobby of If you want to meet people with special interests similar to your own ask the local librarian to be on the lookout for you People with unusual interests (local his- self ten-to-o- ne prize-winni- gem-cutti- ng ng 4 j m-M- you a quick brush-o- ff doll-collect- or: Family Weekly September 28 1958 29 — ' Annul ii miuiMiimii' in 4 ) ' New way to treat St! 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