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Show race Seem The Cache American, Lofr.in, Cache County, Utah Kathleen Norris Says: When Succthcarts Arc Wives Bcfanas Legend White Plays an Enchanting Role Lives On in Italy In This Winters Fashion Picture aa sweeping her threshBefana old when the Wise Men passed on By CHERIE NICHOLAS their way to Bethlehem and Befana finished her sweeping before she thought about going to Bethlehem. Finally she blew out her candle, latched her door and, clutching her basket of treasures, aha set out to follow the Wise Men. A straw dull and a large seed these were Befunas treasures. The large seed had been her own babya ball and. long ago, chubby hands had fondled the straw doll whose garment she had made from a piece of her wedding dress. Had not the shepherd told her the Little King was a poor child? As she hurried onward, Befana visualized the Little King fondling her meager treasures. Alas! night passed and morning came; then night again, and there was no one from whom she might ask the way. When the Star disappeared Befana knew that, having hesitated, she would search forever without finding the Christ Child. In Italy, La Befana goes from j house to house bearing gifts to children on Epiphany eve. Her counterpart, Russian Bubouska, knocks on each door with her staff and, entering, holds a candle to the faces of sleeping children. She slips a toy beneath their pillows and hurries on. always hoping she is bearing gifts to the Babe of Bethlehem whom she has never found. Harwood, who is in the menhant marine, went auar; presently he av Sweepers of Armageddon! let there lest the magback, end Betsy stopped crying end sees suddenly all lor dances, moties, parlies, be toys this Christmas the old girlhood end engagement days routine. ic hour passes, lest both sweepers and broken dreams of childhood join the wanderings of Befana. By KATHLEEN NORRIS BU . WNU Feature. STA( flalaaaed by AY DAUGHTER eight months mar-- 1 V X ried isnt a wife at all! writes Mary Purvis from Shes a New York City. sweetheart, expecting flowers, entertainment, night - clubs, fun when he gets leave, and moping about idly when he is away. She gravitates from feverish excitement and gaiety to deep depression, driving her father and me almost out of our senses. "Harwood, the young husband, is 22; Betsy is 19. Of course they were too young to marry, but they were very much In love, and my husband courtand I, after only a ship, which to them seemed a long time, gave our consent "Two weeks after their pretty country wedding, Harwood, who is In the Merchant Marine, went away; presently he was back, and Betsy stopped crying and was suddenly all for dances, movies, parties, the old girlhood and engagement days routine. No talk naturally of home or cooking or hospitality or the hope of children. They knew they couldnt have those things yet. Every leave since then has been the same. Wild laughter, new frocks, naw friends, drinking, dancing, wasting money, coming in late and breakfasting at 11 or 12 the next day, and always the excuse that Harwood may not come back from the next trip, and they must have fun while they can. "Lately, during the last month or two, there have been quarrels, and Betsy is moody and unreasonable when Harwood is here, and heartwhen he broken with goes. The whole thing Is as unnatural and unsatisfying as it can be. My husband and I worry ourselves sick about it Betsy is our only child, she has never had any home duties, being busy with school and social engagements, and while she sometimes works fitfully with the Red Cross, it is not with any interest or enthusiasm. Week after week goes by; her young life is wasting away, and yet she has no home or husband, none of the normal activities that knit young mates together and build for them a real future as man and wife. I dont think that our pushing her out to establish a little place of her own would help; do you think that it would? ALFRED HITCHCOCK, whos just signed to pro- duce and direct one picture a year for five years for came up the hard way. The master of suspense began his careercut-in England by sweeping the fol- ting room floors. In the years lowing he filled almost every Job connected with the making of movies. When he finally picked up a megaphone and began directing, ha turned aut such immediate sucThe 39 cesses as The Lodger," Steps," The Lady Vanlshea." etc. Now In England producing government shorts, hes due back soon to begin work on the Notorious." which will star She also haa Ingrid Bergman. Spellbound coming along. Selznick-Interoa-tion- 4 Remember back three or four yean when Sylvia Sidney was mak-to ing pictures that always seemed put her into drab costumes. In drab atorles? Well, just wait till you see her in "Blood on the Sun. the Wil- - Army Exchange Is Biggest Santa Claus The biggest Santa Claus of them all, the army exchange service, has started its do your Christmas shopping early campaign and by early it means right now. For overseas Joes, who can't Join departthe ment store crowds, the exchange service has Issued its "Christmas gift suggestions" catalogue. The catalogues No. 1 item is war bonds, for a home, for family, for education but for those who want to contribute toward a gift bedecked !' is making a big splurge winter style parade The present flair for white holds forth by day as well as by night. Perfect are the white toppers of soft white fleece and campus girls which teen-ag- e are wearing over their bright suits. The young set likewise looks too refreshingly lovely for words in their coats of white lambskin. Then too, the little black suit, collared with snowy ermine and topped with a vivacious little chapeau also done in which ermine, is a costume-idea- l any young girl might well crave for WHITE own. r 0 Santa she has of her husband are times of feverish emotion almost as upsetting as the solitary waiting is. And if there is a wedding and prospects presently of a baby, then an almost sadder situation arises, for through all the wonderful first months and perhaps years of that babys life, he doesnt get what every baby should have, his fathers as well as his mother's love and care and the young mother carries her responsibility alone. So Its a bad arrangement all round, for young women, girls, and everyone. But we can draw good out of this bad by holding before these bewildered war brides an example of faithfulness on our own part, of sturdy belief in the brighter future, by setting up a high Ideal of service and goodness in home life. Paint for Betsys consideration a picture of the little home she will have, of the peace and quiet of her duties and responsibilities, joys and privileges there. Remind her continually that when Harwood comes home he and she must start almost as if they were strangers, learning to know each other, building their early passionate young love into true married trust and devotion, setting their whole young crowd an example. A strange truth that it is hard for these young persons to accept ts that fine persons, any two really equipped with a sense of humor as well as personal courage, can work out a successful marriage. That all husbands have faults, and one man is as hard to live with as another. That all wives have failings too, and can at moments seem difficult and unreasonable. That time and love solve these problems and turn even the most unpromising beginnings into true marriages. pan-fryin- lf corn meal and 1 tablespoon of salt. Heat 3 or 4 tablespoons of fat in a heavy skillet until it just begins to smoke. Place the fish in the pan and brown on both sides. Cover the pan and cook slowly. Ten minutes should be sufficient for fillets cut Inch thick. f about one-hal- tree or a packed stocking, the catalogue has suggestions for every member of the family. For mother, sister or the best gal the catalogue lists perfumes, jewelry, compacts and other womens niceties all of them the very best. The APO soldier can buy a tie, shaving kit, key chain and other items for dad and Bud. Books, playing cards, luggage, cigarette cases and other welcome gifts are listed in the catalogue for relatives and friends. Naturally there is a childrens section with dolls and other toys. Consideration is also given to the old holiday gift reliable, candy. The army exchange services claim to being the biggest Santa Claus Is borne out by the 360,000 orders handled last Christmas, according to the Army Times. But even this large total will be small fry compared to the 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 orders expected this pretty fashion tops a formal-lengtwhite crepe skirt, so sheathlike it needs must be artfully slit at the hemline, with a blouse top of silver striped white crepe. Then too. simple little white beaded blouses e velare worn with short vet skirts. The elegant mood comes to a full evesweep in the Grecian-moti- f ning gown of handsome rayon crepe as shown to the left in the picture. The fashion note is sounded in the new bugle beading which culminates in a necklace effect at the throat. Bare shoulders add their note. They will be very much in evidence in the evening mode this winter. White evening wraps have a fascinating story to tell of their own. Ermine capes and coats outnumber other types. Young girls make a "picture in their simple and flattering coats of soft white fleece. Theres many a coat of quilted white satin to be seen, too. The model shown above to the right in the illustration tells you how lovely a white quilted satin evening coat can be. It is delicately embroidered in muted shades of green, blue and rose along the front closing and neckline. Theres big news in white millinery for wear now, and through For daytime, designers are turning out an array of simple little felts in the new Victorian that are ever so smart to wear with dark furs and suits in the daytime. The new white felt turbans draped to tower high are often jewel - embroidered. Pictured are three lovely new white millinery trends. In the top oblong see the new pouf" hat done in snowy ostrich. The hat in the center is white ermine with muff to match. Cool and pure looking as a snowdrift is the g set shown belarge low. It is made of virgin wool h side-drap- This vogue for white has also set young folks and their elders, too, for that matter, to crocheting the cleverest little hat, bag and mitten sets of white yarn that fancy might picture. Another thing ambitious girls are doing is to emblazon the front o white of their smart sweaters with a handsome big monogram embroidered in white wool yarn and washable white beads. For afternoon parties and matinee s are wearing the lovewear liest little white jersey dresses that are styled ever so prettily and girlishly. A gold kidskin belt or a jeweled girdle adds just the right accessory touch. Some of the white jerseys are embroidered in gay colors, perhaps at the waistline like a floral corsage. In the evening mode white is playing a most enchanting role. A long siren-sliblack velvet or crepe skirt topped with a torso blouse of white crepe or a jacket blouse glistening with crystal bead and pilver embroidery is a costume type that is especially favored for theater wear and formal dinner parties. It is interesting to note at gala cosoccasions the many tumes worn. The gowns range from pretty young - looking short - length frocks of white jersey to types that are tall and stately and classic because of the sculptural draping of the jersey that fashions them. A yarn. Released long-tors- SMALL FISH A favorite way to cook steaks or fillets and small fish that have been split down the back is Dip them In cold water, then roll in a mixture prepared by combincup each of flour and ing one-ha- Ski if her PAN-FRYIN- G . . . Learning to know each other. T 1 two-mont- The answer is, no, I dont Your rouble, Mary, is one that touches is all. You are trying to rationalize ind make reasonable conditions that ire basically abnormal. War is un- y lair to everyone, but it is especial-unfair to young women. If girls stay home in inland towns nd all the men go away to war, thats hard on the girls. If girls fall in love and wisely refrain from consenting even to an engagement until the war is over, thats equally hard. If a girl announces her engagement and the man goes away that means that both man and girl have to be faithful to a memory that fades faster and faster until they almost feel themselves strangers. If there is a war wedding, and then separation, the conditions described by Mary Purvis letter prevail, the little bride is lonely and unoccupied, and the few glimpses Ntwipapar Union, By VIRGINIA VALE . A Wira teen-ager- mid-winte- r. beret-and-ba- by Western Newspaper Union. Are Operating on a nonprofit basis, the Hand-Crochete- d d To see the new mitten and hood sets now shown in winter-wea- r displays is to discover the reason they have gone tops with hand-crochete- army exchange gift service isnt just a holiday organization. It provides gifts for every occasion birthdays, Mothers day, Easter and any other time a soldier feels like sending a gift to someone. the school-gir- l and teen-ag- e groups. The new crochet ensembles are definitely made for looks as well as comfort. Among the pretties is the d hood that has a ruche about it of wool yarn that frames the face adorably. Both the hood and the matching mittens are crocheted in a fancy stitch which adds to their charm. The mittens are also prettified with the loop fringe. Another set shown crochets a beanie and ascot in one. The ascot starts at each side of the beanie and comes down over the ears, tying in a soft bow at the throat. The mitImtens are portant in the knitted group this season are cunning little shoulder loop fringe capes with hand-mad- e finishing off the edges. hand-crochete- TOO GENEROUS woman stood on York subway platform during the afternoon rush period peeling bills off a thick roll and tossing them to a quickly gathered crowd with the cheery cry: A Merry Christmas. Have lots of luck. As people scrambled madly for the money, policemen stopped the fun with the ruling that the woman could do what she wanted to with her money but that her manner of distribution constituted disorderly conduct. A New Outdoor Decorations Before the era of electric lights, men were obliged to confine the expression of their Christmas spirit indoors. Symbolizing this spirit were the becandled indoor tree, sprigs of holly, gaily wrapped gifts, and the common greeting card. Came the advent of the colorful multiple burning Christmas tree on a jewels like glowing lamps delamps Came projector str!ng. flood and spotsigned for outdoor of expressing lighting. The custom has grown. outside Yule spirit the Cagney production. Her wardrobe used to consist of a black dress, a gray dress, and a flannel nightgown, as a rule. Now shell wear six daring evening gowni and an negligee. 11am g -s- ir- From now on wero going ta bo bearing abaut movie stars who were discovered when working In television. Shirley Hunters one. Shed always wanted to get Into pictures. She sad her mother moved to Hollywood in 1936, and Shirley studied Binging, dramatics, everything that could help toward attaining her goal and landed In television. A scout for a major studio saw a telecast, she was sent for, given a screen test, and there she was In the movies! Youll see her In an outstanding role in Delightfully Dangerous. t It was no hard luck for Mare Platt when he sprained his ankle and couldnt do his spectacular dance routine for Columbias Tonight and Every Night The director used the time thus gained by ringing in an extra kiss scene for Marc and Janet Blair. Sergt Robert Foster, a tank crewman on the French-Germa- n battle line, went to a movie provided by the Army Pictorial Service. Too tired to notice the name of the picture, he fell asleep. He was awakened when the GIs began whistling at a gorgeous girl shown in Technicolor an the screen. He nearly fell out of the hayloft where hed been napping she was Jean Colleran, in also Mrs. Robert Cover Girl Foster! Umbrlaga, Jimmy Durantes Beaver Ascot Accent Mitten and Hood Sets year. a SYLVIA SIDNEY d. Magic of Black Lace Again Is Employed This young and dashing leopard-ca- t coat, shown recently in a fashion display held at the Waldorf Astoria, gives a new slant on sports furs. To make this seasons sports coats really outstanding the latest fashion gesture is to add a bow tie of different fur from the coat itself. In this instance a full beaver ascot gives the new style accent. The effectiveness of black lace is being played up by designers at every opportunity. Entire formal-lengt- h dinner gowns are made of exquisitely sheer black lace. However, the widest use of black lace is in sheer tops for crepe frocks and detachable peplums, also scarf shawls attached to the shoulder of the for mal gown. New are the little shoulder capes of black lace which may be worn with any gown. man who wasnt there, little will be the little man whos everywhere this A Des Meines woman Christmas. started It by sending several packages te her son, in camp, for soldiers who dont get holiday presents. Inside each package is a card saying To Umbriago. Other mothers beard ef the idea as a result Umbriagos all over the country will receive unexpected gifts. The unhappy voice of the Poston George Bums and Gracie Allen show is Mel Blancs. The gruff voice of Hubert Peabody, father of Phoebe on the Jack Carson Show is Mel Blancs. And the stuttering squeal of Porky Pig in the movie cartoon is Mel Blancs. man Mary Mason, whos gay little on the Blue Networks Penny My Best Girls, says she couldnt have avoided being an actress. Her mother played in early Western movies, and Mary was so entranced by her mothers work that she couldnt imagine any other career. ODDS AND ENDS Another teen age lyric soprano is being launched in the movies; shes Donna Lee, who makes her screen debut in RKOs " The Body Snatcher . . . . Varners have chrnged the title oj Joan Crawford's picture back to the original Mildred no matter uhat its changed Pierce to in future, we'U say no more about new tales for it. . . . Errol Flvmi wiU hate eight Win ladies in The Adventures of Don Juan." . . . Lilum Fontaine, mother of Joan and Olivia d debut llavdland, makes her screen . . . 40 of the ut1he Lost V eehend."Canteen " mil go profits of Hollywood to the Hollywood Canteen. |