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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD, DUCHESNE, UTAH WORLD S School Clothing Practical, Attractive Ertta Haley 'school clothing for the first and second if not he difficult own sewing, Hoes her wardrobe smart d more much A at a h Corduroy Skirt fS ! It 1 Khan one and, the 3&. grades whether clothes, and they are 1 early the jD on ffL provided she clothing will be or girls, falling and Jess con-fteari- clothing. It will 1 sturdy and as prac-can make it. However, L as sacrifice attrac- smart to ts the youngsters are very look in their of how they skirts, dresses, jumpers, c und shirts. tewing for the younger to the lust also look of clothing set, laun-issibiliti- es she must clothes a short, these share of suds-har- d 0 take their washing, and still fast, properly wearable. for the boys, 1 color and shirts the sses for girls are fit-- u and excel-stmen- ts because the plaids back-sfhic- h shown have dark do not show dirt. can get through fay, they lours of the day looking as ig smart little cotton dress can see year round service with the addition of a circular overskirt of warm corduroy. Professional dressmaker touches such as shoulder gathering, gathered sleeve edging which make the dress versatile, are easily done on the gathering foot attachment of the sewA one-pie- ce ing machine. lossible. nth white at the make adorable touches of id cuffs or girls. These, attractive and before, nany seasons cor-i- n excellent choice for both girls clothing. Chosen in materials tfropriate colors w and such as blue, its green, color-rt-sheddin- g. Requirements bfsters to are Easy meet wardrobe re-- 1 fry because necessary to have great Pess you do the laundry week, then youll I ave to plan either a dress r,Melous for every week for young P on girls. Me young age Wh three or groups can four pairs da pair or two of over-Cb- e esb if you can man-shi- rt for each day, "toese can be of the in- Shift type. ffi!Vnade for school Gay Trimming Adds Clever Touches There are so many ways to brighten wool dresses and blouses for young fry, even though the fabrics used in them may be fairly dark for practicality. Take, for example, the classic flared or pleated skirt which is so often made in navy blue wool or jersey. If it has pleats, then this is all it needs. If plain, you can do several things. With a transfer pattern apply some flowers to the skirt and stitch these in woolen yarns of red, bright green and possibly yellow. Theyll add lots of cheer to the skirt. Take a tip from the teen-age- d girls and add bright red, peasant trimmed suspenders to the navy skirt. You can make these from tape or red flannel or felt. blouses are very pretty, but they will be even prettier for the small miss if you add some bias tape or peasbright rick-racant band trimming to sleeves and collar. This can be applied even if or can be the blouse is ready-madused on an old blouse which needs a fresh new touch. Dark broadcloth dresses are very prettily trimmed if you run a small plaid ruffle starting at the waist, going over the shoulder and to the waist at the back. Have one on each side. Attach the ruffle to a narrow piece of tape made from the same plaid for ease in sewing. Another good style in school dresses is this: Make a cotton print or plaid dress with a blouse-lik- e circular skirt. top and petticoat-lik- e This is worn in early fall while weather is still warm, and also in spring. For fall and winter, make an overskirt of corduroy to be worn over the dress. All-whi- te k, e, fast-growin- , KATHLEEN NORRIS Should Schools Abandon Rod? TN every year to give every one of her little sons and daughters training in educational essentials, athletic development, capability to accept the right calling in life, when It offers itself. Every teacher of the grade school classes knows the unmanageable child. Sometimes it is a gisl, more often a boy. The boy is a smarty show-ofHe isnt afraid of anyone; he doesnt have to obey anyone. He laughs joyfully if he is dragged bodily Into school. His idleness, his sneers, affect all the other children. He knows how to punish the teacher, and he punishes her through weary lesson hours, exhausting her energies and delighting in increasing signs of her helplessness. A certain boy, put back into a class of was such a boy. He bullied smaller boys, answered the teacher with veiled insolence, and one day thrust out his foot as she walked down the aisle. The teacher,' a gentle, woman, fell heavily, and the boys grinning denial that he had done it filled the smaller boys with admiration. A long, long time ago I was substitute teacher for a week in a small private school. In the school was a named Stuart. Stuart was a heavy, blubbery sort of child who had been left entirely to oriental servants, and had had his own way all his life. Stuart threw ink about, pulled curls, kicked the shins of smaller boys, and finally took up his stand In the yard, and for three days would not come into school Twice I dragged him in, and twice he made himself heavy In the mysterious way a child can, and it was with difficulty that I could pull him off the ground. There are Meanwhile school hours were lost, cal pain and shame. many such children. and the other children stood about They are children who have had entranced. no home training at all. They do The board of managers, church not know the words duty, obedience, folk all, arrived in a body to critiattention, respect, manners. They cize. Stuarts elegant mother was are sent to school to be gotten among them. She was the one who out of the way; nobody at home asked If a teacher was not expectever suggests that they try to make ed to win the love of the children. the teachers task easier, that they And she went to put a motherly do their home work conscientiousarm about Stuart Stuart bit his ly, that they learn to concentrate. mothers wrist until the blood ran. They dont know what school is. I was shocked; we all were. But I They dont know that civilization felt that if Stuart was going to bite has painfully developed schools, and anyone, he had chosen the right that every hour in a school is paid and responsible person. for by taxpayers and that AmerRtUaaed bj WNU FealnrM ica spends millions upon millions tear-swolle- Youll be finding suits much light- er and more sheer than is usually seen for cool weather even though colthey are made in plaid or solid e little wear-- . is soft and V, ored woolen. The styling extra large fce feminine and exceedingly flattering if, Besses, but dont for most figure types. Wil.0n0.nfor nw, as the Those 32 inch coats fashioned in lke wearing the gabardine, lined with alpaca and LfemJtes will not collared in mouton lamb, will be clthes. constant companions with girls and lade w?h aS fru the bys women who want a casual coat Wider ean be lptSiMly thats compact but warm. ! it if as he the -s are Roomy, warm and luxurious wrap100 long rt,heWiii around coats are best for those uncomfort- ' 80(3 k who want to insulate themselves may trip on materials are against the cold. The Use Time-Savin- g luxurious and cloud soft, and come SdcLWarm but not Sewing Tricks rust in warm colors such as taupe, are very black need and who have hemline Mothers beige and teal. Navy h ! be carefully troubles with their coats will be popular, too. a Save a use to n?13 well do would carefu,y children lot Hats for the season are predomon ending as blind stitch attachment on the sewtrimmed. inantly small and velvet attached is This machine. easily still ing fairly under these hats is ':ls to the machine in place of the press-e- r Hair last than years dressy lle,trimmings short, but longer even Pretty foot, and produces an invisible though because cut, and the forecast is curly they Wlll hemming that rivals hand stitch 1 MISS PHOENIX AGAIN . . . When they selected a Misti Phoenix last year in the person of Jacque Mercer, she went on to win the crown of beauty as Miss America of 1949 at Atlantic City. This year Kathryn Lunsford will attempt to repeat and make it two in a row for Phoenix. THE CALIFORNIA college town at Berkeley, Calif., a movement was recently inaugurated to restore the old custom of whipping as a punishment for refractory children in schools. It appears now to be a lost cause, and Berkeleys mothers and fathers are drawing a long breath of relief mingled with indignation. But that isnt the whole story, even to those of us who can remember the frightened helpless tears of small boys ordered to report to the principals office, and n the swollen hands and eyes of gentle little girls who had felt Teachers merciless rod. Naturally, we regard that cold imand attractive styles for youngsters. personal beating of our loved youngsters as a relic of barbarism, 11 an admission of the failure of the bottom upward, using a No. needle, light tension and a rather school discipline and control. But long stitch, about 12 to the inch. it isnt the whole story. Avoid outside or top stitching. FinThe story includes children who ish the seams with pinking shears. simply cannot be reached by any When pressing the garment after other means than that of bullying, stitching, place fabric with pile of breaking of the spirit, of physi down on ironing board. Place a slightly damp cloth on the wrong side and use iron temperature warm enough to create steam without pressure. Float the iron over the seams and press only a small section at a time. When assembling the garment, Color Is important as its refreshing to both the young and those who machine stitch with the nap, from will look at it. Even though dark solid colors-archosen, they can be livened with white or bright colors, plaid trims and borders. e bright heavy material. To achieve trimming details such as zigzag stitches in a variety of lengths and widths, corded effects, appiiqued designs and monograms! lace edges and inserts or an ornamental edge similar to picoting, its smart to use a zigzag attachment. This attachment will jump over pins and heavy thicknesses of fabric easily. A gathering foot makes short work of the many gathered effects required on small girls clothing. This little device will gather the skirt fullness for stitching onto bodice, give smocked effects by gathering in fullness at the shoulder and across the chest. Some of the manufacturers of childrens dresses are using zippers in place of buttons. This is a good trick for mother to use, as it helps the youngster to dress herself more easily. Use them on both skirt and dress openings, sewing them on as you would on adult clothing. How to Handle Corduroy When Catting, Sewing Its very important to fit and alter dress patterns before you cut them from corduroy. When you cut, lay the corduroy on a smooth, flat surface with the pile side up except where its necessary to cut on a fold or double. In this event, the fabric may be folded lengthwise with the pile inside. dark not take hard wear. You can obAll pattern pieces should be tain good effects through full skirts, full gathering, wide belts that tie placed on fabric in same direction too, are into beautiful bows, and sturdy so the pile runs upward. Make patchoices. tern markings with tailors tacks. laces and eyelet. or other broadcloth ing. It can be used on both light and -- g II 1 1 f. |