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Show i f MILLARD COUNTY CHRONICLE, DELTA, UTAH WOMAN'S WORLD I Easily Made Night Clothes Relief to Family Budget Classic Button Style f ; f U - materials around the house that can be pressed to use for such items as night clothes. Now is a good time to check through storeroom, closets and drawers, so that you can make space for some things which will be purchased this fall. Seersucker, percale or broadcloth bedspreads frequently yield mate-rials for night clothing. If there is not enough material in the spread for both pajama parts, use some-thing that will harmonize with what you have. ' A broadcloth top can easily go with seersucker pants, or two con-trasting cottons, one in print, and the other in a solid, might well go together. If you have enough material for both pajamas and robe, then by all means make the three-piec- e outfit, as it will thrill the child. Cotton flannel materials are ex-cellent when you make cool weather materials. Choose masculine prints for the boys, no matter how young they are. Flowered prints and plaids are nice for the girls, either by themselves or combined with a solid color to match one color in print or plaid. Dad's old house robe or a light-weight suit In a flannel would make appropriate robes for the boys when cut down. A robe in dark blue or gray would be good even for girls, especially if piped in bright red or maroon, for the girls. Chenille, purchased by the yard, or cut from an old spread, might also be used to make robes. It's warm without beinjj too bulky, ana is excellent to use after a bath. Durable Construction Helps Clothes Wear You'll encounter no great con-struction difficulties with pajamas or nightgowns because the seams are straight and simple. The stitch-es should be adjusted to weight of material and thread, as for any other clothing. Simple seams may be used In the pajama top, but flat fell or French seams are usually employed in the pants, as they give better tailoring, more comfort and wear. If you're using elastic bands at the pants' waist, make certain it's of good quality, so it doesn't have to be changed during the life of the garment. It should be tight enough to keep the pants on, but not too restricting as this interferes with sleeping comfort. Buttons which will not withstand laundering are a poor investment on clothing such as this which needs frequent laundering. Have them simple but durable, and with button-holes that will accomodate them readily. Trimming Should Conform To Style of Garment Trimmings are not at all essen-tial on pajamas and nightgowns, but if they are used should be of the simplest variety. Contrasting bands are seen on sleeves and sometimes at the pants' ends, the latter being used to lengthen them when the child gets too talL ' By Ertta Haley TAKE A GOOD look at your budget, those of you who have big families. Is it out of ..' line and hard to meet? , ' You may not have enough time to sew all the clothes for all the i members of the family, but if you can make your own night clothes, j ; such as gowns, house robes and pajamas, you can relieve a lot of ' & strain on the family's clothing " budget. These are easy garments to make, and you can frequently press old clothing, pieces of remnant or good but inexpensive pieces of ma-- 1 terial into service, Gowns and pajamas are usually j given to beginners so they can learn to sew, so you need not - worry about their being difficult to make, if you are inexperienced at sewing. If you feel pressed for ' time, then this is a job that will require little of precious time and energy. With home sewing, you can make I garments that are suitable and fit- - ting, as well as those which will offer few laundering problems. With good materials and carefully chosen L- styles, you can also eliminate many i mending problems, which will be a saving in time for you later. For warm weather, choose lighter , ' 1 weight materials such as seersuck- - ; er broadcloth and percale. Nain- - sook, batiste and voile may be used for girls' gowns. Old robes discarded by older members of the family frequently yield enough serviceable material to make garments for the younger j set. These will not have to be ripped This brightly becoming New York dress of crease-resista- nt and packable nylon and rayon Is designed for many types of women's figures. Azalea - col-ored with glass buttons in blending pink march down the front. The neckline and belt are neatly stitched. to the youngster four-year- s old or younger. If you desire, you can also make the younger child's pajamas in a style that has a back belt which slips through the side seam belt loops and ties in front. In this way, buttons are eliminated and the child can tie the pajama in front and re-quires little help. One-piec- e pajamas require less material than two-piec-e and can be used in the four to seven year age group. After this, two-pie- pajamas are preferred again, but if they are made in a middy style top, buttons again can be eliminated. When there are no buttons, you can cut down button and- - buttonhole sewing, and thus make mending and ironing much easier. If you're planning making pa-jamas for colder weather, make those for tots with feet so they may have greater protection and warmth. Some of the older children may prefer them, too, if the climate is cold. Gowns for girls may be of ankle or above ankle length, especially Make tofs pajamas at the seams.' The new garment can V ;, be cut from back or front, especial- - I ly if it's a small size. . 1! Robes should provide warmth, but they shouldn't be too bulky, as this makes them difficult to sew and un-- comfortable to wear. Choose Correct Patterns ' For Children's Pajamas ' One of the best aspects of being 1 able to sew pajamas at home for l I, youngsters Is that you can assure !: proper and comfortable fit. This is decidedly Important, especially if the child is a chubby and has diffi-- ! culty in getting ready-mad- e clothes. The legs on the pajamas should be I comfortable without bagging; Shoulders and neck should fit smoothly to have proper set and t comfort in the garment. The arm-- holes should be roomy to accomo-- ,' ' 1 date different sleeping positions, and the crotch must be long enough, i Smaller children do best in two- - piece pajamas that button at the waistline. Two pairs of pants, and one top are usually ideally suited and robes in suitable styles. for warm weather. If these are made with elastic in the waist the gown stays on better. Use Appropriate Materials For Children's Clothing If you have a growing family, chances are that there are always ' ' ; k , " A f c);--v ' - J Pack an Easily Carried Lunch Box (.See Recipes Below) Have a Picnic! YOURSELF a basket of PACK and good eating with a well planned, easily carried picnic lunch if you plan to trek to have your meal, a (fTft Many will tell 2 you that picnic ff f?SOT lunches don't J Al :5; If satisfy . because ieIajiiiJ they're better (pjjjfTggPX sounding than - sty tney are eating. Others tell you i " - tijey aiWays for-get the salt, pepper, forks or nap-kins, while still others maintain that something always spills or is too bulky to carry easily. If you take as much care plan-ning the picnic lunch as you do a meal at home, it can be not only good but well balanced so that it doesn't leave you uncomfortable. With modern aids, you can pack many things in lightweight con-tainers that are easy to carry and spill proof, too. It's not necessary to forget any-thing If you have a basket or ham-per that's fitted with table acces-sories such as complete table set-tings. Keep salt, pepper and su-gar In the basket, and you won't forget them. Make a list of the menu and check off each item as you pack, and this will eUminate forgetting other essentials. SANDWICHES ARE favorites of every picnic lunch. Butter the bread thoroughly so that the fill-ing does not soak through. Wrap each sandwich carefully in waxed paper so it doesn't dry, and you'll enjoy them. Here are some ex-cellent fillings: Banana-Pineapp- le Special (Makes 3 sandwiches) 1 banana 2 tablespoons real mayon-naise 1 teaspoon lemon Juice 6 siloes date-n- ut bread 8 pineapple chunks LYNN CHAMBERS' MENU Broiled Grapefruit Scrambled Eggs with Frankfurter Slices Shoestring Potatoes Tossed Garden Salad Berries with Cream Ambrosia Jiffy Cakes Beverage Recipe Given , Hearty Chicken Sandwich (Makes 6) 1 cup chopped, cooked chick-en cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper cup salad dressing teaspoon salt 6 Vienna rolls cup soft butter 6 lettuce leaves Combine chicken, celery, green pepper, salad dressing and salt. Cut rolls in half lengthwise and spread with butter. Spread chick-en salad on lower half of rolls. Top with lettuce leaf, then cover with roll top. These ham and egg roll-up- s are sandwich like, but require no bread. They make excellent nib-bling on a picnic: Ham and Egg Roll-tJp- s (Makes 3) 2 slices Swiss or American cheese 2 hard-cooke- d eggs, chopped 3 tablespoons real mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard-with-hors- e-radish Dash of Worcestershire sance 3 ham slices Salt and pepper to taste Cut cheese in half. Chop hard-cooke- d eggs and add mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper. Place strips of cheese on bread board and top with ham slice. Spread egg mix-ture in center of ham. Roll up tightly. Wrap in waxed paper. Mash banana and mix with may-onnaise until of good spreading con-sistency. Add lemon juice. Spread on bread and top with pineapple. Cover with bread. Bacon-Eg- g Sandwich (Makes 4) 12 strips bacon, cut 4 eggs, beaten cup chopped green pepper cup finely chopped celery teaspoon salt 4 large buns Fry bacon un--1 m crisp. Pour off fat. Add WC if0 e g g s ve8eta- - AYJ bles and salt. W Scramble mix-- I if HTSFsS ture while it Li ji tfa, cooks. Serve on v t toasted, buttered buns. Ham-Pota- to Sandwich (Makes 6) 6 hamburger buns cup soft butter 12 lettuce leaves 12 slices boiled ham or bo-logna 1 cops potato salad 6 slices tomato, if desired Cut buns in half and spread with butter. Place a lettuce leaf and a slice of ham on each bun half. On the bottom half of each sandwich place cup potato salad and one tomato slice. Cover with top half of bun. qiHEY WHO LIKE hot food on the picnic spot will be interested to know that small size cans, eight-ounc- e size, are available now for the first time, of food favorites. To make a balanced meal, plan to have a tossed salad which can be carried in a jar or a lightweight, unbreakable bowl that comes fitted f with a cover. As m? 9 dessert you fiitS) might pack some fYr? fresh fruit and v I simple cakes, U-V-i baked in paper V I VX cups, with a i- - baked on frost-ing that won't get messy in trans-port. TJERE is A SALAD ideal for the picnic: Tossed Garden Salad (Serves 4) 2 encumbers, sliced 10 radishes, sliced Yi cup sliced green onions 1 bunch watercress or other greens, separated v cup chopped celery H cup shredded raw carrots H cup shredded cabbage Y teaspoon salt French dressing Toss vegetables together in a bowl with the salt and French dressing. If desired, the bowl may be rubbed with a split clove of gar- lic. LYNN SAYS: These Picnic Tips Make Eating Fun Next supper picnic you ' have bring hot soup for a first course' . It will carry safely in your thermos You will find that hot cream soup is very welcome, especially if the other dishes are cold salads and sandwiches. Layer cakes are not easy to car-r- y to picnics. Bake the cake In an oblong pan, frost, and carry in the same pan. v Cooling drinks are much in de-mand as picnic fare. Mix together some apricot nectar and pineapple juice with gingerale and ice cubes and place in the thermos. The bev-erage will be deliciously cold and refreshing, as well as ready to serve. Chill whole melons thoroughly be-fore taking to the picnic, and wrap in several layers of newspaper with ice. Place in dishpan or bucket for easy transport to the picnic erounds. F Hf iitV lli QAY "WELCOME" , , guests with exquisite and bath linens! These arc ctr and embroidery-su- ch inter.- - ' work! . r Make a matched In.; crochet directions wtaa,11t. Send 20 cents In coin, you, dress and pattern number lo Sewin, Circle Needleentl 0,7 i P. O. Box 6740, Cht. ,, . P. O. Box 162, Old Chel," L New York 11, N. Y. Enclose 20 cents tor pat'ltrn. No j Name ,, Address i fc CLASSIFIES depart;.?:- - BUSINESS & INVEST. OPK L FOB Victor's Model "V" an:: Vending Machines write A'Jth::.if: w trlbutor. LEBLANC VENDING Box 324, Breaox Bridrt, U. Planning for the Fute.1-B-uy U.S. Savings Eor:' . JIT - Hi mm g s ta.3- - - perspiratfcif ( odor d, j THE SO00tU I No harsh ,& I salts. Won't harm I Siay. soft and I grainy. ,,k.,rt:i' iTrysYodor.-- ,M l'''W?S vV BV CuoranlcM T KATHLEEN NORRIS Girl's Mother Is too Ambitious TODAY'S rather sad and difficult comes from a St. Louis girl of 15. She is not strictly a resident of that city, but her fath-er works there, and she does not want her particular suburban town Identified. Hers is an old and subtle problem, and I am not sure I can help with it, although I have met it hundreds of times. "My mother is everything that is sweet, generous, tactful," writes Norma. "She is small, dainty, and most amazingly capable. She loves home. Daddy and me; she keeps everything fresh and sweet, is mer-ry and affectionate, and everyone loves her. "I am tail, steady and practical in type my father's child. I am shy, making friends slowly, and get-ting confused in any social crisis. I am completely happy with books, walks, fishing trips with my father, and a few girl friends. We board three men students from a nearby business school, and I like those we have now, but all three are five or six years older than I, and all have girls. Mother would not want me to fall in love with this type of boy, however, so she doesn't worryv about that. Doesn't Belong "My trouble is that my mother Is ambitious for me. She comes from a family higher in the social scale than Dad's; she had every advan-tage as a girl, and many beaux. Lots of her old friends are nice to me, and invite me to their chil-dren's affairs, but I do not belong there. I haven't the right clothes I save my mother all the fussing and money worry and risk of snubs and disappointments that all this means, and live the quietly happy life that is right near me, and yet so far away." Poor little Norma, this really is a hard situation. Often love complicates an affair like this, for the last thing you want to do Is hurt your mother, and yet you can't help hurting her all the time. She evidently is re-signed to the fact that your father is not ever going to give her the luxury she once had, but she is fighting to gain it for you. Already she is dreaming of a distinguished marriage; you must have the big house and the servants and the trips and honors she will never have. My suggestion is that you com-promise. Give in occasionally, go off determined to enjoy one of these deadly affairs at which, in spite of the fact that you are, I suspect, infinitely superior in most ways to other youngsters, you simply can't seem to get in, to get started, to show them your real self. Then develop your own social group. Do this by attending eve-ning classes and really working hard at architecture, Spanish, drama. You'll meet real people; a spectacled, shabby boy who wants to write poetry, a g young giant who means to be a big doctor some day, a merry little couple painting tomorrow's master-pieces in an attic, a middle-age- d widower wistful for something more than the drudgery of office days. And presently you'll find the man who will rescue you from your mother's fluttered, anxious plans. . . completely happy ..." and if I did have I wouldn't wear them the right way; they are ab-sorbed in their own friendships, and I feel what I am, an unwelcome outsider. "Mother can't see it. She slaves and sacrifices to get me what girls have, and I don't want any of It! She coaxes invitations from people giving ski parties, house parties, dances. Then she coaxes me to go, and afterward questions me so eagerly about the good time I had that it hurts me to tell her I am an absolute dud. I come home sick with humiliation and anger, and I. simply can't crush her with the truth. "Every little while she gives a dinner for the children of her friends. They go to private schools; I don't, so we have nothing in com-mon. Sometimes the girls accept and the boys don't; and for days she is at the telephone trying to match up girls and boys. With her friends she is always pretending that we usually have a servant, we are just camping in this house until Dad gets a very Important promo-tion, and so on and on. Can't Bear This "I feel so sorrv for her, and for me! My father loves her so much, and is so easy going and so happy in his home, that everything she does is right, and he just agrees with both of us. But I feel as if I couldn't bear years of this, until I am older, can take a job, and perhaps marry some quiet man that no other girl wants. How can iUOUSElr Keep cake of soap near k ( crib and use it to stick pr-while changing diapers. Get spilled chocolate off !; ' cloths right away with c soaked in milk. Serve cigarettes in an a shaving mug. - For coffee, tea or milk s;:: -- clothing, rub butter on the immediately. (; I : , THE READER'S COURTROOM . Molher-in-Law- 's Acls Are Legal By Will Bernard, LL.B. Would the Courts Enforce A Purely Moral Obligation? Just before bis death, a broker asked his business partner to "look after my wife when I'm gone." Solemnly the partner promised to do so. Soon after the broker died, the partner realized that the com-pany's future was none too bright. He sold his share but did noth-ing about the interest of his part-ner's widow. It wasn't long before she realized that she had been left "holding the .bag." Angrily she sued the partner for damages, claiming that he had broken his deathbed promise to her husband. But the court refused to do any-thing about it. The judge said the partner's promise was unenforce-able because it was based on mere "friendship and good will" In-stead of some legal obligation. V- - j Must the Mother-in-La- w Help to Make the Marriage a Success? A young man married a girl ; whom his mother considered a i social inferior. After the wedding, i the mother continued to treat her son's wife very coldly making no ; effort to establish a friendly feel-ing in the family. The marriage ', didn't last long, and the girl fin-- ally sued her mother-in-la- for j A alienation of affections. However, the court turned down her claim. I The judge said that the mother-in- - law's conduct, whether wise or un-- j wise, was still legal. His Honor ex-- i plained: "Parents may hold aloof i, from their son's wife, may decline I to recognize her, may show no in-terest in her. The law doesn't re-- ; quire anything from ex- - ; ( cept that they don't meddle with the domestic felicity of the young j couple." If a Workman is Stabbed By a Maniac, May He Collect Compensation? A laundryman finished making a delivery, and started back toward his truck. Just then a maniac ap-peared on the sidewalk, wielding a knife with great ferocity. He rushed up to the laundryman and, before other bystanders could re-strain him, inflicted several wounds on the man's shoulder. When the victim later tried to col-lect workmen's compensation for his injuries, the company opposed the claim on the ground that the mis-hap had no connection with the job. But the court disagreed and granted the claim. The judge pointed out that a laundryman' s duties require him to be on the street' at times, and therefore he should be protected against "street I risks." May a Judge Act Gallantly Toward a Female Witness? j, Injured In a night club brawl, a j girl sued the management for damages. At the trial, she ap-- peared In the courtroom with a ', nurse. The judge realized that the girl was still ailing so he handed the nurse, a blanket and pillow to help make the girl comfortable . on the witness stand. When the jury brought in a verdict against the night club owner, he immedi-- i ately filed an appeal. He claimed j that the judge's gallantry was im-- proper because it showed prejudice - on behalf of the girl. But the up- - per court found nothing wrong in : ; r' the judge's behavior. The court " said that a judge can be quite im-- T ' partial and still show a little sim- - J i nle courtesy! Colors Clue To Personality Blue for Introverts, Red Indicates Vigor NEW YORK Picking personality types from the colors a person pre-fers Is a new parlor pastime. A house decorated predominately in blue, for instance, would indi-cate that the owner was introverted, intelligent, conservative and may-be just a bit lazy. That is part of the cojor theory Included in Faber Birren's new book, "Color Psychology and Color Therapy." Btren, who is 49, has been experimenting with color since his college days and has writ-ten 14 books on the subject Yellow, he says, is the color of the high minded. The yellow type is inclined to be stand-offis-though he makes lasting friend-ships. Red indicates a hearty, vigorous person "who is likely to run rough-shod over other people's feelings." Birren advises the person who pre-fers red to marry someone who likes blue or green, since they're the more conservative, stable types. If you're thinking of repainting the children's room in pink, maybe you'd better pause for a second thought. "It's the goal of most Americans to make pink personalities of their children," Birren says. He charas-terize- s a pink personality as "one who likes life and who is interested in the world, but doesn't want to be reminded that It isn't a kind and gentle world. The pink woman, he says," prob-ably has been pampered and pro-tected since she was a child. |