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Show SIGNPOST Friday, February 13, 1948 Signpost WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Moench Building Member Ftssocided CbUe&ide Press EXTRA EDITION ASSOCIATED WOMEN STUDENTS Editor Helen Underwood Business Manager Jean Heimke Photography and Personality Revues Emma Lou Barnes Sports Reporter Georgeanne Hedges Reporters Megan Pidcock, Carol Scoffield, Donna Richards, Kathleen Burton, Darlene Medell, Carma Baggs. Make-up and headlines Dick Layman Adviser Mae Welling Beware Poise-Wreckers! No quality is more attractive than poise that deep sense of being at ease with yourself and the world. Every woman, young or old, lively or quiet, ordinary or beautiful works to possess that feeling of attractiveness and assurance. How do you acquire it? Good manners, a pleasing voice, and a friendly outlook take you a long way. Probably the greatest aid is good grooming. You have to work long, hard hours preparing yourself to be the girl spoken of as "so charming and poised". We hear so often the rules regarding our personal appearance but a quick refresher never hurts anyone, and if neglected they can soon become a poise-wrecker.1. Rough hands, nails, bitten or unkempt, chipped polish become annoyingly important; you long to hide them, but where? Make a date with your manicure set at least twice a week. 2. That unnaturally warm and tricky feeling one gets from neglecting to use a deodorant can be a great source of uneasiness. Applying a perspiration check is one thing that takes only a few seconds. 3. Being too fat or too thin is a constant source of worry to coeds. The fact that you are "too big or too little" can throw you off your stride badly, but so can a strict and trying diet. Cut out the in-betweens or eat more depending on your waistline, and find out the styles and colors most suitable to you. You'll feel much better if you have assurity that your clothes do something for you uneasy moments will also be gone if your skirt is the right length, your dress not too tight, and the buttons and straps all firmly hooked both topside and underside. 4. When you have a constant fear of people inspecting your hair,' it's time to make up a lather and get a good rinse. Clean hair arranged in a becoming style that is easy to manage nd stays in place without annoying bobby pins and combs makes it possible to hold your head high with self-confidence. 5. Close attention should be given to a soft skin and a clean skin. "Cleanliness is next to godliness." Keep your face clean and repair make-up as soon as it is a bit blurred or smudged. A clear-cut eyebrow line is very attractive when it is quite natural. Keep your teeth sparkling white by not putting off that date with the dentist. Pay close attention to color of lipstick and make a pleasing and smooth lip line, following the real lip as closely as possible in shaping a pretty mouth. Faulty and smudged lines can alter a person's appearance entirely. When your face is out of order you're all too aware of it. When it is freshly done, you are apt to smile brightly and thus acquire a beautiful, radiant face. Although a girl's job is never done in making herself beautiful, the time is very well spent. Beware of the poise-wreckers and follow the suggestions given and you will have poise and grace unequaled by anyone. Helen Underwood. Would You Like The Proofs of Your Year Book Pictures? THEN DON'T OVERLOOK LINK-TIFFANY'S SPECIAL For February Only 50c Each or Complete Book $1.50 Here Are 'Charm' Qualities Tour "curious friend" has been busy this week finding out from various Weberites their opinion on the subject, "What qualities should a girl possess in order for her to be charming?" The answers received were as follows: Reed Hill Sincerity. Shirley Chambers Sincerity, friendliness, and a genuine interest in others. Dwight Stevenson Friendly, neat in appearance. Lou Jean Gibby Appearance and friendliness. Phyllis Parker A good conversationalist.James B. Harvey Social grace, well mannered. Carol Huss Personality, cleanliness, friendliness. Frank Johnson Just be like Marilyn Brewer. Merrill Crosbie Friendly and helpful at all times. Gertrude Stallings (Gertie) Pleasing personality, friendliness, nice speaking voice. Jack Woods Sweet ways. Carvel Wotod Lovely smile that is natural and continual. Katherine Bailey Natural and unaffected. Owen Burnett Poise (live wire). Pat Casey Sincerity, friendliness and poise. THANKS To Miss Welling, Dean of Women; the registrar's office, Dick Layman, Emma Lou Barnes, the art department, AWS council, Ro Lan's, WAA, Tri Vesta, Photography department, and to everyone else who helped prepare the way for Co-ed Week, we thank you and urge everyone to support and partake of all the activities possible in order that it might be a success. Roma Lou, Carma, Ruth, Helen, and Rosie Girls Turn Table, Pick 'Ideal Man' HEY FELLOWS! Here it is! Been looking for something to read, huh? Well, been a lot said lately concerning the "Ideal Girl", 'Friendliest Girl", etc., so we have decided that the Ideal Man needs some attention. Of course, you all unerstand, we don't know who he is, what he does, or even that he goes to our own dear W. C. but we do know what a few of us think he should be like. His physical appearance as far as height, weight and color of hair is not too important, but he should be fairly tall and have a good build. He knows what to wear and how to wear it on every occasion and always has a neat and clean appear ance. .Dancmg and outdoor sports are a must on his enjoyment list in addition to good movies, good books, and classical as well as popular music. He is planning on four years of college, if not more, and carries a major in the sciences, medicine, or engineering. He is an alert student with a fairly good average of about 2.1 He is interested in school, in its activities, and has ambition to participate in many things. Above Steve's Office Supply School Supply Headquarters 416- 26th Street FINAL By Carol Scoffield In a luxurious studio in fashion-conscious Paris in the early part of 1947, a group of style designers put their heads together and created, much to the dismay of many wearied males, "The New Look". With rounded shoulders, padded hips, and ballerina-length skirts, the New Look was ushered into the lives of American women and promptly settled down to stay. Haggled hours and anxious minutes marched down the stairs of time while frustrated women lowered hemlines and padded hips to create the "New Look" sensation in the school room and on the dance floor. Now, after many disapproving frowns and disgusted sighs from the male population, this exotic school of fashion has been converted into the "Now Look". The swirling, circular skirt, petite Gibson girl blouse, and glamorous black suede pump have now taken a most prominent part in the stylish girl's wardrobe. Also the flowered silk scarf has entwined itself around the necks and waists of countless coeds and cover gals. But have you had a preview of what Spring, 1948, has in her sketch book? Fiery reds and lilac lavenders are the most prominent colors. Many of the spring clothes are less artificially styled, and the silhouette has become more feminine and rounded. One elegant dress suit in a downtown window was beautiful navy blue taffeta with a fitted jacket and short sleeves and a bias-cut skirt, just the swish and the fit that all girls dream of. Another creation, both striking and glamorous, is a black silk dress with rose-colored figures and flower petals scattered over the whole. A side drape and an exotically cut neck give the dress that eye appeal. So, girls, with the "New Look" foremost in your desires and your allowance foremost in your purse, you are prepared to add those spring creations to your wardrobe. BEFUDDLED Devoted to Charm In the interest of charm,Valen--tine's day, and Coed Week, I shall devote my efforts to items concerning milady. Who can say for certain that this column does absolutely no good? Met Erma Adams on her way to class clutching a kleenex and a blotter. Seems that talented Miss Adams had decided she was going to absorb something. Girl.s let's hope you've all handed in your preference for the Preference Ball. With the Preference Ball and leap year, what more could a girl ask? Daffynitions Women noted for untold ages. Cupid he always tries to make a hit with every Bliss, and when he hits the mark he usually it Mrs. Beautiful bride one who is well-groomed at a wedding. Counter-irritant a woman who looks at everything and buys noth ing. Marriage a miss-mating institution.Dieting the art of letting the hips fall where they sway. Coed one who believes in every man for herself. And now, girls, some expert advice straight from the lips of that renowned authority, Charmyn Coed. Miss Coed says, "Girls who want to keep their youth shouldn't introduce him to another girl!" "Today, more than ever," continues Miss Coed, "it is evident that short skirts are great for getting up By MUDDLE stares." Emphasizing the importance of learning proper ballroom technique, she states further, "Good dancers are light on their feet; poor dancers alight on their partners." "Some women paint what they used to be," concludes Miss Coed, "but then we must remember that even dumb girls have bride ideas." Recitation "Will you love me when my hair is gray?" The young girl asked her steady. "Why not," he asked her with a grin, "You've had four shades already!" And now in leaving, a final word to the feminine members of the population you never know what you can get till you cry. You may seem sincere by your words but you can't shout loud enough to prove your case if your actions have proven you lackdependability. all, he is a big-hearted guy with a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He is equally kind and humorous. He has a nice personality and a lot of character and he sticks to his girl come fair or foul weather. Posture can say: I am tired. I am discouraged. I am careless. I am alert. I am timid. I am a great guy. Walk can say: I poured the pavement. The earth is my springboard. It is a long, hard road. I must not miss the surprises on the way. Facial expression: I am disappointed. I am interested in you. 1 am a worrier. I have a sense of humor. Voice: Quality may tell that you are a nagger, a winner, a comfort, a mouse or a lion. One's manner is the tag on the bag of what she is inside. J |