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Show The Cache American. Lojran. Cache County. Utah Kathleen Norris Says: J Poking at The Debt We One to Christmas 8U SyndlraM WNU High Style Dine and Dance Gowns Are Stressing Quiet Elegance Mf I ii ii i. Fturt. rHE mm Pare Seven ii ii Ily SUIIU.EY N. HARKINS Ily CHFIUK NICHOLAS McClure sis-cr- s. " this could be brought home to our children, ihit incalcubibU debt that they owe to Jesus Christ , it hose birthday we celebrate on Christmas, il might sotva tome of the great problems that ue mothers face." By KATHLEEN NORRIS seems to me CHRISTMAS different Christmases known. the other I ever have It has always meant holly and the tree, presents and roaring open fires, and all the family gathered for the feast. It has always meant special music and special services at church, and of later years especially, much serious wondering thought of the little baby whose life was to be the most important ever lived by man. I have marvelled anew every year over the facts of His life; the poverty and obscurity, the complete unimportance of all His associates, even of His persecutors, the strange teaching that was received by a few poor peasants, and the death of a common criminal that they made Him die. Strange teachings Indeed. It contradicted everything that men had ever believed. It discounted force and hate. It voiced the incredible doctrine that love was the only power, and that love fulfilled all the laws of heaven and earth. They didnt believe Dim, and they killed Him, and His forlorn obscure followers faced the great warring world of that day, and of the new worlds and the expanded days to come, with Just a few quoted precepts as their heritage. And that heritage grew and spread and thundered down the ages and reached unknown countries and unborn peoples oh, yes, polluted and twisted and misinterpreted and betrayed sometimes, it is true, but still the doctrine of forgiveness and brotherhood. Human weakness delayed it, but nothing could kill it, because it is the truth. So much we all know, so much we all feel, at Christmas time. Sudden New Light. But like a window opening to sudden new light, it has come to me In these terrible years of war that we owe Christianity a tremendous debt over and above the spiritual value it gives us. That Christianity, and the passionate love it awakened in mens hearts, is the actual ark of civilization, and that it ought to be fostered as a sacred possession by everyone who hopes for a new world, believer or The great Hebrew religion, from which the life of Christ was derived, It did more than build temples. built libraries, hospices, colleges; it laid down a public and a domestic law. What other element ever did? These things do not exist in oriental countries, where the great masses of the people even today live and die in obscure superstitions as to evil eyes, caste, black magic. They do not build cities, railway?, bridges, roads. The orient is almost without these things, as it is without modern conveniences, sewers, telephones, paving, schools, hospitals, libraries. I have seen swarming dark communities, hundreds of them, in India and China, into which no one of these things ever had been introduced; where the compounds are icy puddles for eight months a year, and even such simple luxuries as a gas stove or bureau, a change of shoes or a potato had actually never been seen. Extraordinary as it would be to state that the miraculous life of Jesus Christ had anything to do with Europes scientific and material progress, and the unbelievable growth of our own world, yet the fact remains that the believing nations, the Europe of yesterday and the western hemisphere of today. r. s. r , . s, TIIE FOVSDATION European civilization was erected upon the ethical of Christianity. All the (treat accomplishments of the Middle Apes were achieved by men who believed in the religion of Christ. Even totlay, practically all those splendid and noble institutions that distinguish onr civilization from that of the ancient eastern cultures have come down to us from centuries that were activated by a lively Christian faith. Hospitals,schools,homej for the aged, codes of law protecting individual rights, freedom of speech, equality of women .. .all these and much more has been the outgrowth of the great religion founded over 1,900 years ago. It seems ironic, when most of the Christian nations of the world are engaged in the greatest war in history, to say that Christianity has inspired all that is great and good on this earth. Yet, in a sense, the very fact that there is a war being waged, that there are so many millions of people willing to fight and suffer and die for the principals of justice and freedom that are the very essence of the religion of Christ, is the best testimonial to power of that faith. great foun-datio- n ever-livin- g i Shortly after that the Gumms left lor California. In other words, they worked their way out. Jobs were icarce. At Lancaster, Calif., the ocal theater was crying for a new Tianager. For nine years the Gumms lived there. It took a lot of courage to tackle i trip to Chicago. But they did it. There Fortune smiled. They were looked into the Oriental theater. That night marked the end of the 3umm Sisters. Up until now they tad been billed as "the Crumb Sis-er- s. the Bum Sisters, but this vas too much. The marquee read. The GLUM Sisters." George Jes-s- cl changed their name to Garland, tnd Frances switched hers to Judy. Change of name didn't mean a :hange of luck, though. They deeded to go home. Jobs along the :oad barely covered expenses. Then Virginia and Sue decided That meant that what ;p marry. was laughingly called their act would split up. For sentiments sake ;hey had one last fling. They sang it the Lodge at Lake Tahoe. A tal-scout spotted Judy and in three weeks she was signed by nt are the nations that cling to Him, profess fidelity to Him, no matter how far they fall away from the humility and charity that He preached. Inspired Medieval Marvels. It began, of course, with the brotherhood of the early church, with the sharing of bread and wine. It went on to those early documents, to that wealth of priceless paintings, to the great cathedrals that simple men built for love of Him. Even today our painters do not rival those early expressions of love and devotion to the Madonna and her baby; even today our architects marvel at the beauty of Chartres and and Canterbury Cathedral Rheims. Faith built all these; faith inspired the great musical compositions, and the chorals and requiems, and afterward the secular world took hold of these patterns and gave us all we know of modern art and music. It may be that after the war we shall have to begin all over again in a stable with a baby; begin with forgiveness and brotherhood, begin to realize that not only do His churches carry His name down the ages to us today, but that every other good and wise thing we have our hospitals and libraries, our Red Cross and our schools, our laws, our talk at dinner tables, our plans for a better future, all stem from that one life. If this could be brought home to our children, this incalculable debt that they owe to Jesus Christ whose birthday we celebrate on Christmas, it might solve some of the great problems we mothers face. Civilization will increase only when we get back as close as we can to the law that tells us that by this shall we be known as Christ's followers, that wb love one another. That love fulfills the law. That His burden is easy. That He is the way and the truth and the light. That we have only to seek to find Him. Women Take Over Santas Job on Street Corners Theres another group of familiar The manpower shortage has hit the street corner figures one of Americas most cherished in- Santas stitutions the Santa Claus business. who ring bells for charitys sake. women are filling in here, Although the age range for profestoo. to 45 75, runs from sional Santas The women Santas go to a Santa there arent enough men around to a simplified, show-hoClaus school a As old fat saint. result, the play St. Nicks are class. Prospective act. are women inching into the given their lines. They're told how to The squeeze started last Christmas. Actors Equity was so short of draw attention to themselves without idle men they talked one of New being boisterous told what to say Yorks largest stores into substi- and what not to say to parents and their eager offspring. actress. tuting a Red-cape- d HEN the fabric that makes the dress is quality-kind- , when the workmanship is beyond criticism, when the styling dramatizes simplicity, when lines are classic and colors beautiful, the sum total is a dinner and dance gown that carries the air of a thoroughbred wherever it goes. It is this principle of elegance in fabric with restrained use of trimming that still exists and ever will exist among women of discriminating taste. Regardless of ail the fanfare of lavish decor and overdone glitter, best gowned women never swerve from their convictions in matter of conservative dress. The trio of gowns pictured, from the New York Institute of Dress, were selected for illustration because they demonstrate to high degree the elegance of simplicity. These gowns are the type that make appeal to women of refined taste who demand the best of materials, styled in the conservative and patrician manner. To the right in the group, milady is looking divinely tall in a purple crepe gown for dinner and dancing. This year purple is a featured color and somehow, if you never cared for purple before you are bound to see beauty in it this winter, for it comes in most delectable tones ranging from a subtle shade to royal purple. Note the refined use of sequins delicately applied on the neck ruffling and the half-hi- p pep-luToes in jeweled slippers peek out from a deep slit in the skirt hemline. As shown centered in the group, bright crepe for the theater or a home concert is styled with a becoming deep oval neckline and sarong draped skirt. The bodice banding is in deeper violet than the dress. The model to the left has outstanding style significance in that it carries the message of the smart- soft-viol- Even then she waited around a year, but Judy finally got an assignment a with Deanna Durbin called "Every Sunday. Then Durbin was grabbed by Universal and started getting the breaks. But Judy got nothing except bits and heartbreak. Her first role with Mickey Rooney broke the ice. A couple of scenes in "Thoroughbreds Dont Cry led to writing a part for her in Love Finds Andy Hardy. Ida Koverman became her guardian angel and kept putting in those good words for two-reel- her. Deserved It For "The Wizard of Oz" Judy received the Academy award for the outstanding juvenile performance of Then came "Babes in the year. Arms and a series of Rooney-Gar-lanmusicals that spelled box office dynamite. "Yeah, but how good will she be without Rooney? the cynics questioned. Judy answered them with "Little Nellie Kelly, "Presenting and For Me and My Lily Mars, Easy-to-Mak- one-nig- Ju- The Clock. Praise! George Cukor, who's done the job is of his life in "Winged Victory, reading scripts at Metro. George said working with Darryl Zanuck was a terrific experience. He'll take a chance on everything. And until George worked with him he had no His Idea Zanuck was so sensitive. says George, "is picture mind, . . sharp as the cutters shears. Would you believe that Monty Wool-ley'- s name is not Monty, but Ed gar? Fancy Edgar behind that beard! . k p all-wis- record-b- Released by Western Newspaper Union. p dys done her first straight dramatic Gosh, Such ness of after-darblack for tha younger set. The new rave among young girls is black, for dress-ue dewear. Of course the signer knows that the styling ol black must have a young look when worn by girls in their teens, which accounts tor the pert little peplum which has just enough glittering jet sequins In a border trim to give il the sparkle of youth. The bcautj of this gown is that it tunes to both dates. afternoon and after-fiv- e defrom sections fabric Reports clare that there has been a decided swing toward sterling high grade materials this season, it being apparent that the present trend is toward a new elegance In dress. The call for taffeta is reaking in plain colors, in satin stripe effects and in richly colorful plaid taffetas. Satins run a close race in black and rich colors foi day and lovely pastels for evening Rich brocades, velvets and metallic weaves are being made into formal t, "ns in strikingly simple lines t the tall, statuesque figthat a- ure. C' they are entirely void ol trimmir., save for a single important piece of jewelry or an exquisite pearl ensemble, including a Victorian choker with earrings and bracelet to match. In selecting choice materials, the biggest call is for sterling crepe weaves such as were used for the gowns in the illustration. This sea sons fine quality crepes have sc much in their favor! In the first place, they are so dependably wearable, and that which counts much is their perfect adaptability to both formal and practical daytime wear. Designers like crepes because they are in their sans-lustfinish the background ideal for bead-worand embroidery. quisitely colorful than ever. However, the big thrill comes in the and amusing themes exploited. Animal motives, taken from actual photographs ol kittens and dogs and lambkins depict them amusingly and gracefully performing antics. The collectior also pictures birds in designin' pose. A series of new prints uses garden and balcony scenes in artful old tapestry effects. Another grouj shows knights in armor and gay peasant dancers. There will be interesting things done with prints this season. Home sewers are being look to s taught to give a dress-usomber frock with a detachable peplum made of print. You can alsc learn how at sewing centers tc make pretty accessories of print, such as a gilet to wear with a bolerc suit with gloves of matching print. It seems a far cry from stands in East Alhambra to the Philadelphia Symphony, but Judy was the girl who made it. Last summer she broke the record at Robin Hood Dell when, accompanied by Andre Kostelanetz and a hundred piece symphony orchestra, she appeared there in a summer concert. One amazing thing about Judy is her extreme versatility. She could sweetjump from Mickeys teen-ag- e heart in "Babes on Broadway to the mature role with Gene Kelly in For Me and My Gal. Then back with Mickey in Girl Crazy. Now she's bridging the widest gap of all. With the technicolor musical role in .I. It may seem a little premature tc be talking about prints, with wintei scarcely begun, but the fact is that they are arriving earlier than usual and are Scheduled to stay late. Ii creating the new prints, designers have delved deep into their imagination. The flower prints are more ex- Gal. done, L Apron Gay Prints Depict Frolicking Animals e d Meet Me in St. Louis ping up and eat of the bouncing jeep at the lame time. He kept hi foot pressed to the floor, and the tangled wood on either side flew past like telephone pole from a tram window. Even then only the faintest bieeze fanned hi tanned face. It wa ure hot country out here. H"t and breathles. Just the way Julie made a guy (eel. Gosh, he was cute. Cute a cap the cocky little nurse perched on her blond curls. He marveled at the way she managed to look crisp a a lettuce leaf, even under this broiling un. It sure had from been pleasant recuperating malaria under her watchful care. She had bestowed her warm amllt Impartially on Biff and his C. 0., Major Deston, convalescing down the haU. She liked the army and her nursing Job near the front And Biff was sure she liked him, too. After all, they were both from Brooklyn. That made them practically soulmates. And now Major Deston had to min Biff's chance for a date with Julie lonlght. An opportunity, to walk under a still, sky. and perhaps hold Julie's cool little hand, and maybe not say a word. And then again, maybe say the word. Biff gulped as the car careened madly down the narrow path. Cripes, hed never cared much about girls before the war, but then hed never known a girl could have honest, forthright eyes, a sweet but firm mouth, a soft but determined chin. Julie was one in a million, and now Just when he was on the verge of asking her to wait for him. Major Deston had cooked his goose. This was his last night at the post, for hia special mission meant advancing ranks in the morning. The Lord only knew where the regiment would be stationed from now on. The very thought that he might never see Julie again made him a Uttle sick. Fat chance he'd ever have of meeting her back in Brooklyn when this shooting match was over. And yet someone had to lift the protective mines planted a few hours before so that the troops could go forward In an attempt to locate the unknown German base. He wondered why Deston had picked him for this detail. Could Deston be cutting any ice with Julie? He immediately dismissed the idea as unworthy, but a guy in love cant hlp being jealous. Even of a kindly middle-age- d major. No, it was Just his usual bad luck to4e chose for j special duty. Hed get the job over with and jump back to the post double-quicHe only needed a few minutes with Julie. He was so preoccupied with his problem that he failed to see the armored car until it was actually blocking the path ahead. He jammed on the brake and the jeep screeched to a stop. When the two Germans jumped out of the bushes, leveling their pistols at him, Biff was startled. But more than that, he was definitely displeased. It looked as if Julie and the dream were separated for star-cruste- d r. California, Here We Come Npipr WNU mad. And hopBIFF was hopping down on the driver odds were thousands to one stocky, freckle-facedues singer who came here nine 'cars ago for a career. Today Judy Garland is one of our op box office pets. She could put side her songs and go dramatic She could, iny day in the week. ut I sure would be mad at her. Hers is no Cinderella story. No tardom overnight for Baby Fran-e- s Gumm, "the ittle girl with the ireat big voice." is she was billed n vaudeville. From the day the was three dse worked, and corked some nore. Long before July or her two Virginia and lue, were born, 'rank and Libel audcville circuits Virginia Lee, sweet southern sing-!rWhen the first Gumm sister irrived they settled in Grand Rap-dMinn. Grease paint was put aside for he nonce and Frank Gumm took ver the New Grand theater as man-tgcIt was there, at the age of hree, that Judy made her debut. Icr two sisters, with mother at the jiano, were on the stage. Judy had teen told to sit quietly in the dress-n- g room. She had her own ideas ihe still has. She wanted to sing, oo, and sing she did. Before any-m- e knew it she was standing in Iront of the audience singing five ihoruses of "Jingle Bells. Soldier's Afternoon Wouldnt you just love to receive as pretty an apron as this for a gift? So would your best girl friend or your sister or mother. Its easy to make if from the very beginning you acquire a pattern of simplicity that comes in small, medium and large sizes. You can whip up this attractive apron in anything from checked taffeta to checked gingham or unbleached muslin, dyed any color you like. If you make it of taffeta1 it will take on distinction. mother-and-daugh-t- Draped Beaded Turbans Give Smartly Exotic Look Women are looking smartly exotic in towering turbans draped close tc the head. These turbans appeal most individual when worn wit! and black dinner gowns. They are often bead embroidered, sometimes have gorgeous flower arrangements and thcr again many smart types depend or the beauty of their draping and have no trimming whatsoever. long-sleeve- d long-skirte- d k. good. Your jeep, she make the big noise, nein? The tall man's tones were rough. We hear you coming far off, and we say Gootl Now we get back to our base after all, even if our car break down. He kicked the useless tire savagely. "Our men will repair this later. You will drive us directly to Bhou Kherab, my friend, and no funny business. We are not patient men." The two strangers climbed into the back, delighted with their strategy and the novelty of safe conduct to their headquarters with an American prisoner as chauffeur. Biffs thoughts chased around in his head like leaves in the wind. So Bhou Kherab was the German base! Deston would be glad to know that. If Biff lived to tell him. He drove steadily for some minutes while his plan formulated. Hed drive these lugs straight over their own explosives and make a break tor it. His sudden swerve in the road angered his German pals, but it was too late. The front wheels missed the mine, but the rears caught it squarely. It seemed to Biff that a giant skyrocket had burst in his head, and the detonation filled the quiet glade with deafening noise. He found himself lying flat in a wadi but he could move, and he wriggled to a position where he could inspect the effect of his bulls-eye- . The jeep was completely wrecked, and the two Germans lay dead. Biff broke into a run. If he hurried, he might even yet salvage a few minutes with Julie. Competently, he lifted the remaining mines and then dogtrotted to the armored car. Here we go, Fraulein, he said prayerfully, as he started the ig-- I nition, if the rim only holds. Ill make it back to camp. j Driving on the rim, his thoughts leaped excitedly. Little man," he said to himself, youve had a big, busy day." He'd wear his bars modestly, but his heart thumped loudly as he pictured Julie's pride in him. Just a bum from Brooklyn, she would laugh softly, and her lips , would be cool and t sweet |