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Show BEAVER PRESS Scenes and Persons in the Current News House Dress That Gives Slim Effect CwmSaralu PATTERN 4 8 J Tf T Bit Humorous Gdclman THE TROUBLE iaitUHiHi ij i i J i iiij P il 1 P ti - ; 1 .Market place mZloliimblii university's 3 Count van fj, jj ? b : i J ,ta ALL the times that Cousin Sarah could choose to come 1" Florence Gordon cried, as she crushed the telegram and threw It to the floor. "Could . p. anything be more upsetting s s s more annoying?" A few minutes before her heart had been singing with the Joy of Christmas. She bad been filled with fi II M IS H P B ft H ih latlsfactlon and pride as she looked around the little bungalow. Her Christmas decorations had turned It Into a place of beauty; It seemed to radiate the very spirit of the season. But now everything was spoiled! Cousin Sarah, the most eccentric and utterly Impossible of all her relatives was coming to spend the holidays with her and Ted. At any other time Florence wouldn't have minded so much, for in spite of Cousin Sarah's pecularltles, she really had a feeling of affection for the little old lady. of Szeged, Hungary, used as a haven by Hungarians expelled from Jugoslavia. 2 South Hall. But now she was overwhelmed by new $4,000,U00 library, which has just been dedicated and opened ; it Is the gift of Edward S. Hark-Qaes- the thought of what the Andersons der Straten Ponthoz, the new Belgian ambassador to the United States. would think of her. Robert Anderson had charge of Ted's department, and was a big power In the company. During the past year, their only daughter had married and gone to live abroad her husband had been given a three year appointment in Shanghai. Ted had made the suggestion that perhaps the couple were lonely and might enjoy i At spending Christmas with them. 1 first Florence would not agree: the thought of the rather pompous Mr. Anderson and his equally A;,r wife filled her with dismay. Reluctantly she gave in to Ted's wishes. The Invitation was extended, and to her surprise, readily accepted. Since, she had done everything possible to make the occasion a happy one. But now Cousin Sarah was coming to spoil all her plans I As soon as Ted opened the door that evening, she rushed to him with the Hi - vk a -- New Officers of National Democratic Club i, v i it 4 ! ''' f i Two negroes were boasting about the merits of their respective motor cars, both worn, shabby, old wrecks. One of them said, "Deya Ju' one reason why Ah caln't run dls can o'mlne 100 miles a houah." "An" what's dat reason?" asked the other. "Da distance Is too long fo de shortness of de time," said the first Redoubled Effort "What do you think has been the result of cutting the value of the dollar In half?" "It has stimulated our energies," answered Senator Sorghum. "Everybody seems to feel that he'll have to hustle twice as hard to get the old results." TO THE POINT sswtl Bllj)iia Pigtails and Gas Masks in Berlin HEADS NEW BUREAU vi rw i 4 3 IcvJ - fklQi With? feil en? Verne A. Zlmmcr of New York, was Isappolnted to head the new division of fslabor standards in the Labor depart-roment- .He is the former director of t the division of workmen's compen-roatlo- a of the New York state labor department Secretary Perkins, announcing tfie appointment, said the new dl Tislon was establishea as a service with state CGagenejr which will Wabor departments In securing Improved riworking and living conditions for wage iJearners. JTftCS I! FT 7 School children In Berlin are given a gas mask drill once a week, and ar taught that the most important thing Is to put on the mask correctly. Meshie Spending Winter in Chicago HI U. OF C. GETS "STUB" Vn 77 i ;VV U f v1 ,A L- - 1 r ' t J IS " 1: - J' if I Might Break Loose With Some Freakish Stunt. pie they ought to be, they surely won't mind an old lady acting up a little." But Florence continued worrying. Ted, being a man, couldn't understand, of course. He didn't stop to think that It might even hurt him in the office If something should happen. Cousin Sarah arrived on Christmas eve, a queer looking figure, dressed in a rustling black silk gown of a cut and style long out of fashion. Florence's heart sank as she looked at her, but she tried to make her welcome sincere. The Christmas dinner threatened to be the stiff, unenjoyable affair that Florence had feared from the first Ted bad no right to Invite such people as the Andersons. It seemed Impossible to get thera to unbend, to act in the natural, happy way that all people should act, especially at Christmas. . . Florence felt miserable, for there was also Cousin Sarah to worry about: it any moment she might break loose with some freakish stunt Consln Sarah did. It seemed as If the stiffness and formality around the table was too much for her. Never had Florence seen her act so ridiculous. What would the Andersons think? Florence was soon to know. She watched them become as delightfully human as any folks could be. They were Joining In Cousin Sarah's fun In a way that amazed her. And aoon Grant Anderson was passing his plate for another helping of turkey, and Mrs. Anderson was praising everything in the most enthusiastic tones. . . . Cousin Sarah, whose visit Florence had dreaded ao much, was turning a dull and uninteresting dinner Into the very gayest kind of a party I She . y Tr WMttt-- r--r r-- Ncwipapor Onion. r r v r OUR SANTA CLAUS Leonard ("Stub") Allison, who ha rttbeeB named coach of the University of California football team, succepdlna BI11! Ingram. Allison was chosen on lhe recommendation of members of the of 5 Pet Follow Coffin Two Creat Danes, with black rib inborn on their collars, ?.nd two Shire hones, his favorite animals, followed th coilln of Hans Larsen to his grave ar W In Epplng Forest, England. American THE corruption Santa Claus Is of the Dutch Santa Nicolas, CI. FL McIIughes says: "Santa Claus, the name from derived St Nicholas through the familiar use of in Teutonic countries, , ., , n ir n fflffLiJ If children 9tS&jXmmummmi n j,,,. crossed to America. The direct route followed by him is someWhen Dr. Harry Haven of the Museum of Natural History in New Vork. what open to question. On the anC Mrs. Raven decided to spend the winter In Burma they bad to find a home for Meshie, a cultured chlinpnnzee, who has long been a member of theli way be traded his gray horse for a reindeer and made changes In household. So they sent her to the new too at Brookfleld, a Chicago suburb. hla appearance." Meshie Is a fine nurse for young children, and U shown above caring for Mary the Ravens. of daughter nlncteen-months'-ol- d 1933. i down, make them very chic Nice la a gay cotton print Pattern 1933 la available In atae 34, 88, 88, 40, 42, 44, 48, and 4a S1m 86 takes 3 fabric yards He What's a three letter word Illustrated sewing in86-lnc- h step-by-ste- p meaning to propose? She You? structions Included. SEND FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) In coins or stamps (coins preferred) Had Heard About That for tola pattern. Write plainly name, Little Johnny, aged seven, had auuiciM ouu nt j ii5 DuiuLsca-- jlju uuami been taken to the zoo. lie stood be- TO STATE SIZE. Address orders to Sewing Circle fore the leopard's cage for a few minutes staring intently. Then, turn- Pattern Department 243 West Seving to his mother, he asked : "Moth- enteenth Street, New Xork City. er, Is that the dotted lion that everyone wants dad to sign on?" SLIGHT MISTAKE Safety First i I 1 stiff-lookin- g "Well, what of it?" he answered carelessly. "One more won't make any Here are the newly elected officers of the National Democratic club as they appeared after the annual election difference." "But but, Ted, yon know Cousin tiession at the club in New rork. They are, left to right: Judge Cornelius Collins, chairman of lectures committee; Sarah. There's no accounting for what )scar V. Herman, governor; Thomas J. McMahon, president; Supreme Court Justice William '1. Collins; ana Artnur she may say or do." Philbiu, treasurer. "I wouldn't let It worry me, honey. If the Andersons are the sensible peo- - s careful' Being Cut Little John was busily watching two little girls sitting behind him In church. After the service a woman who had noticed film and admired his big blue eyes, said to him : "John, I think you are about as cute as they grow, aren't you?" "Well, I ain't as cute as the two little girls who were behind me," lit tie John feplled. news. pi ilc be about choosing slenderizing lines In the clothes you wear, then you always have to be careful Never choose a thing that isn't becoming. Select a house dress like this I You will agree that it is attractive and It does very nice things for the figure of Its wearer. That pointed slim-mo- r front closing is much nH-r- e looking than a straight one, the paneled skirt Is excellent and the neat flat sleeves, whether you have them long or short, are exactly right for you. The scallops, with their smart pretense of buttoning 1 ;n$igg 1 1933 If you ever have to Gardener Is this your ball In the garden here? Boy Are there any windows broken? Gardener No, sonny. Boy Oh, that'll be my ball, then. ' Pearson'a Weekly, T Just congratulated Doctor Brown one bis patients and, I he seemed quite annoyed." "That Isn't Doctor Brown, yon Idiot That's Doctor Smith, tha lunacy expert" Vancouver Provlnc. on marrying VERY SLOW Yoa Can Start Small Doctor (ecstatically) Sir, yonrs la case which will enrich medical sci ence Patient Oh, dear, and I thought I wouldn't have to pay more than fire or tea dollars. Boston Evening 1 Transcript Solved Immediately Business Man Here Is a check for $23 from a customer. And I don't know what It is fort First Lady Bug Is your friend,' Wife Oh, that's for my new dress Mr. Beetle, slow In nil courtship? and bat dear I I've been praying for seconu iauj jsug ojuwi nuii it for over a week. Chelsea Record. bo's slower than Mr. Snail! J i The Convincing Mike "What la the great Issue before nsr Sporting Snpene "Is the election over In Crimson Gulch?" "Not yet," answered Cactus Joe. "Money, as usual," answered Senator Sorghum. "Out In my country "A lot of the boys are still bettln on the contest has concentrated on who how many votes there will be in trie can afford the roost radio time." ballot boxes after a recount" Ouch! Brown What do yon think of xaj car? Jones I wish I had one Just like "Yes," answered Mr. Dustin Stax. of a stage beauty has it A chap worries bo constant! "The make-uover a goou one. iroomya rtgio. cost me even more than that Painting Collector "I am told that you have paid for a painting." $30-00- p Where It II Needed "I took up this game," the hopeless novice said apologetically to his cad "Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "1 have listened attentively to many dy. "merely to practice "You ought to have goue la for discussions of It and sometimes I almost understand what It Is." sir." Stray Stories. self-contr- cad-dyln- |