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Re: Lady Horror Writers By Margaret Child Seabury Quinn insists there is a vast difference between the horror tale and the story of the super natural. And since the Washing ton-bom Mr. Q has been earn ing his fame and fortune (as the cliche goes’ for the past 20 years writing such yams, it would not be very intelligent of me to argue the point with him. However. whether they’re tales of terror or of the un known, not Seabury Quinn. being a devotee of either, I had ip my ignorance assumed that most such were written by men. A chance remark made by the author one recent day as we sat in his downtown hideaway set me straight on that point, too. Mr. Quinn, who looks like a scholarly Jimmy Gleason and speaks in the hushed, hesitant tones of a Karloff, looked pained. “In deed no," he hastened to assure me. “Many of the foremost writers of such stories today are women. As a matter of fact, the granddaddy of ’em all, ‘Frankenstein,’ was writ ten by a woman, ’way back in 1818.” The lady in question, Mary Wall stonecraft Shelley, as Mr. Quinn went on to inform me, was the sec ond wife of the poet Shelley. It seems that while abroad with ner husband in 1816, she attended a party at which one of the pastimes was composing tales of the super natural. Mrs. Shelley’s contribution was the framework of the novei she completed two years later, and which today remains a masterpiece of such stories. She was 21 at the time of the book’s publication. Not the usual sort of occupation one associates with the delicate damsels of that era! But Mrs. Shel ley wrote many other stories and supported herself by their sales after her husband’s death. And she was not alone In this calling. There were also, pointed out Mr. Q., as he warmed to his subject, Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gil man, the social worker who wrote “The Yellow Wall Paper”; Ann Radcliffe, who in 1794 turned out one of the first “Gothic” novels, “The Mysteries of Udolpho,” for which she received the unprece dented price of 500 pounds (about $2,500); Clara Reeve, who in 1777 wrote “The Old English Baron,” for which she not so luckily was able to earn only 10 pounds; Mrs. Bar bauld. Mrs. Roche (how quaint the use of the title seems today), Mrs. Sophia Lee and so many others that it seems rather than the ex ception, women were the leaders in this field of literature. In fact, so numerous were novels with a super natural theme that another woman, Jane Austen, was prompted to write “Northanger Abbey,” a satire on them. Done to excess through the years, the Gothic novel slowly evolved into a new and sounder school of litera ture and here again it was a woman who led the way—Emily Bronte and "Wuthering Heights.” All right, so a lot of women were prominent in the field of super natural writing. But did that mean Fashion Calendar Saturday, September 18. Lunch eon show beginning at 1 pm. at Raleigh Hotel in Pall Mall Room. Paris originals and their adapta tions will be modeled. Wednesday, September 22: Luncheon-fashion show, first of the new season to be held by the Washington Fashion Group at the Washington Hotel in the Mural Room at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon is $2.25. Make reserva tions through Eleni Sakes, Frank lin 2968 after 7 pm. in the eve ning. PARIS FASHIONS, dis cussed and modeled will be in cluded in the program. Tuesday, September 28: At 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the Wash ington Designers’ Institute will present "Around the Town,” a fashion show, from beginning to end a Washington affair. In the Mayflower Hotel ballroom. I other women actually read such stories? Mr. Quinn chuckled as he reached up over the bookcase and unhooked a framed lithograph. “The Ghost Story,” it is called and it shows nothing more than a young lady of the Brdnte era in her bou doir, her eyes wide with fright, her tiny hands nervously clutching the cause of it all, a novel. "I picked this up in an old junk shop years ago,” he said. “I think it is a pretty good answer to your ques tion.” So we come to the present where, I discover, that just as in the begin ning, women are still prominent horror writers. Many of them, like Greye La Spina, write for “Weird Tales,” the magazine to which Mr. Quinn has contributed since his I debut as a spinner of such stories. Then there is Lucille Fletcher, my i own small contribution to the dis cussion, who specializes in horror ! tales Tor radio programs such as | “Suspense.” Women, it seems take ' to horror as naturally as they do I to haute couture. And do women today still read such works? This time instead of reaching for a wall, the author pulled open a drawer of his filing t cabinet and tossed a bundle of Tan letters into my lap. Then he riffled through a few back issues of magazines specializing in yarns of the “other world” and pointed out random letters to the editor written by women readfrs commending this or that story. “I cannot refrain from expressing my deep gratitude to you for the many thrills your stories have given me," gushed one lady Quinn fan. “It (one of the Quinn shockers) gave me a wonderful thrill. It gives a tang to life that the unbroken monotony of being coddled and petted fails to deliver,” said another. And so on, for it seems that whether they read it or write it, the ladies think horror is wonderful. So does Mr .Q, But his next book is going to be something Just a little different—a biography of Santa Claus! After 20 years, horror can become a horrible bore! _ ii—L—i— New dress silhouettes arid rich new fabrics make the choice of your accesso ries important. The suc cess of any costume depends on co-ordination. In choos ing your handbag think along the lines of function alism, size and attractive ness. Do not think of these singly, but try to have them related to one an other and to your outfit. Pictured are three hand bags designed by Evans, well - known for exquisite styling ond fittings. A good bag is determined not only by the outside cover ing, but also the inside fit tings. Women who pride themselves on possessing accessories made of the finest quality leathers will be more than interested in this type of bag. One year after the pur chase of the bag you may have your handbag recov ered for you in any desired leather at a low cost by the manufacturer. A way to have another new bag and one kept in tip-top condi tion! Left: A new handbag silhouette. The jewelers' frame of gold metal, engine turned, divides a flat com partment which is fitted with compact, lipstick, ciga rette case, automatic lighter and metal edged comb. Room for other accessories, gloves or small packages is provided in the large semi round compartment. Cen ter: The elongated sil houette made up in either black suede or calf. Fitted, of course, with the accesso ries shown. Right: The co ed's delight in a small compact and handsome "clutch" handbag. When made of satin, faille or suede it is "right" for dat ing. When made of calf, it is ideal for daytime and sportswear. —ELEN I. m Readers’ Clearing House FEEDING TABLE. <From Mrs. W. F. M.. Coral Hills.) To Mrs. R. M. K„ Wash.: I have had experience with both a high chair and the feeding table you mention and use both for the same baby. Because the high chair was so heavy to move from dinette to kitchen (my kitchen is too small to keep cnair in) and because the baby had to have a plate, glass, toast and jar of fruit or custard and I never could find a place to accomo date all these things on a high chair tray, I decided to invest in the feeding table and I was so glad I did. I could place things I wasn’t ready for out of the baby’s reach on the back of the tajjle and still nave them right at my reach without jumping up several times for the next course. Also found it nice to put several toys on the ample table when baby got to “finicky’’ stage and she played with these without constantly dropping them, as is the case from a small high chair tray, while I feed her. There is a slight rocking possible in this table, too, that keeps baby amused. This chair was a great boon, too, when friends dropped in to chat, as it could be rolled in living room and baby’s meal continued while every one was comfortable. The table is so attrac tive that you could use in the living room with pride. It always was ad mired when in use in mine. It is handy to foldup and carry in the Red Cross Classes Mrs. Herbert Dudley, chair man of the Red Cross Nursing Service, has announced that registrations are now being taken for a course in “Home Care of the Sick, Aged, and . Chronically 111.” , The classes will be held Sep tember 27, 29, October 1, 4, 6 and 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and the course will be taught at Walsh House, 2020 Massachusetts avenue. Inter ested persons can register by calling Hobart 6800, Extension 32. With Needle and Thread By Barbara Bell This adorable little dress for you: “princess” will also please the be ginner in sewing. Cut on easy-to sew lines,' it buttons down the fron and has a gay strawberry whicl you can make from scraps. Barbara Bell pattern No. 1845 i; designed for sizes 2, 3. 4. 5 and i •years. Size 3 requires 2 yards of 3. or 39 inch material. For this pattern, send 25 cents is coins, your name, address, patten number and size wanted to Barbari Bell, The Washington Star. P. O Box 99, Station G, New York 19 N. Y. . « % By Peggy Roberts This pretty tie-on apron makes the perfect gift for a new home maker and can be dressed up or , down according to the materials used. Dainty crochet edges the apron and the useful divided pocket. Fattem Envelope No. R2735 con stains tissue pattern for medium i; sized apron crochet, instructions for i edging; material requirements and i complete finishing directions, i To obtain this pattern, send 15 11 cents in coins, giving pattern num i ber, your name, address and zone . number to Peggy Roberts, The , Washington Star, P. O. Box 100 I Station G. New York 19, N. Y. A car so that at a beach, party or just visiting, you have a safe place to put baby down and he will not tire in the feeding table as he does not have a stiff, hard seat but one he can relax in as the seat adjusts itself as he changes his position, always supporting his supple little body so that he is not in an un-' 'healthy slump when he slides down. It is easily pushed under a table out of the way when not in use and much more comfortable for mother when feeding the baby as you do not have to stretch to a tiring height as with the high chair. It stands to reason it is safer as the table is so much lower that a fall would not be from so fereat a height as it is equipped with a safety harness to prevent baby from stand ing up. The larger tray keeps baby from reaching out and pulling things over to himself and he is not at a height where he can reach the stove and table if he does reach out. I rolled my baby out on the porch and yard in her table dor a change of scenery for her meals and so she could be with the rest of the family, but I never could have carried a heavy high chair around like this. * * * * DOLL PARTS. (From Mrs. C. L. M., Washington.) In answer to S. B. M., Sandy Spring re;*vDoll parts—In any large hotel you will find a New York Di rectory. Look in the classified sec tion and I pm certain you will find three or four shops who recondition dolls, and even make them. I have had repairs made in this manner but suggest you make several con tacts with N. Y. shops as they can do more than was possible during the war. There are three listings in the D. C. Directory, also in Baltimore. DECORATING QUESTION. (From Mrs. E. W., Washington.) Regarding Mrs. B. D.'s decorating question. Hallways are prone to be dark and I should certainly paper the hall and up the stairs in the white background paper of the din ing room, both for effect of light and to “tie in” with the complete decorating scheme. How dark is the dark green you intend to use? You might give a thought to the likelihood of getting an awning or porch effect by having the green too dark in contrast to the white wood work trim you mention using. Have you given a thought to using a medium green and continuing the color on to the wood trim? If the rooms are small this will effect a larger appearance. You may not have considered this fact, but dark or medium shade colored walls show dirt (especially children’s fingers) much more than white, cream or buff finish. If this is a consideration be sure to use a good oil paint (not water) so that it can be successfully washed. I have green walls and woodwork and can wash them, which is a necessity with children around. Previously I had water paint woodwork and every wash job showed a line. If you paint your ’ceilings a lighter shade of the green you choose it will make them seem higher; the same shade or darker make them seem lower. Also lighter ceilings will ap pear cleaner than darker ones. If you use the colored paint on your wood trims, be sure to save some of it for retouch, as chipped places from vacuums, children’s shoes, etc., show up very glaringly with colored finish. Do you intend to use a molding as a chair rail in the dining room? If not it might be a good idea to simulate this effect by using a border trim of the wallpaper at chair back heignt. I would measure it so that the backs of the chairs hit the paper border rather than the paint, as experience with my chairs has shown that they are rough on painted walls. * * * * CELLAR WALLS ? (From A. P. C., Chevy Chase.) Will some kind friend advise me what to use on cellar walls to whiten them? Paint and water paint are expensive for a large cellar. My ex perience with whitewash is that it rubs off. Is there anything I could use with the lime to keep it from rubbing or can you tell me of some inexpensive finish? * * * * COOKIES MADE WITH PEANUT BUTTER? (From E. S. S., Washington.) Can one of your readers give me a recipe for cookies made with pea | nut butter? Have one with equal parts of pea nut butter and flour, little water and baking powder, but they taste a lit tle fiat; they, lack something. I Contributions and requests must be accompanied by the sender’s full name and address. We will withhold both and use only initials. Please address mail to the Readers’ Clearing House, Woman’s Page, The Evening Star, Washington 4. Views expressed in the Clear ing House are not necessarily those of The Star and, as it is obviously Impossible for us to test all recipes submitted, we cannot assume responsibility for them. Betsy Caswell ■ ■■■ 1 TRAILER LIFE. (From Mrs. I. P. F., Washington.) For M. B. M.: It will be worth while for M. B. M. to thoroughly investigate the status of trailer camps in whichever county—or State, even—she may be considering for her trailer home. I know that some counties in Maryland are most opposed to trailer camps—and legislation is being sought to outlaw any and all trailer camps—good or bad. Prop erty owners have some Justification for supporting opposition to trailer camps. The occupants of a trailer pay no taxes yet they are entitled to full benefits of all tax supported services such as police department, health department, fire department, public schools and so on. While I do not wish to oppose this type of living, I do feel that M. B. M. should consider this angle carefully, rather than get located, and too soon discover that her camp is outlawed. (From R. A. C„ Washington.) Have lived in a trailer for two years and like it very much. We have one of the all-metal ones and I disagree with one of the writers when she says they are warmer in summer, etc. It depends entirely on the insulation. The better trailers have broiler type stoves in already and I know of at least two makes that have thermostatically-con trolled heat. We have pulled our medium size trailer several thousand miles with a six-cylinder car and have never had any trouble of any kind. CREAM PIE. (From Mrs. R. N. L., Arlington.) To Mrs. E. C. F., Washington: In answer to your question about cream pie. I will give you my recipe and also tell you why your pies do not get firm. 11 you are going exactly by a recipe for cream pie, it probably says to cook It 10 minutes over boiling water. This is not long enough. I always cook custards and cream fillings longer than the recipes say, and always have beautiful, firm pies which stand up nicely, after being allowed to cool before serving. The recipe is as follows; One cup sugar, 14 cup flour or 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 14 teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk (scalded), 3 eggs separated; 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell. Mix together % cup sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk, cook over boiling water 1C minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. (This last is the important point—it must cook until it thickens). Stir smail amount into slightly beaten egg yolks, then gradually pour into thickened milk and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Here, too, I cook ionger than 2 minutes, until ii seems thick). Add butter and va nilla and cool slightly. Turn intc baked pie shell. Cover wit! meringue made by gradually beat ing remaining ’4 cup sugar intc stifly beaten egg whites. Bake ir moderate oven (350 F.), about It minutes, or until delicately brownea; chill. If made with 2 eggs, use */. cup sugar. If desired, omit meringue and use sweetened whipped cream Yield, 1 one-crust (9-inch) pie. Hope this solves your problem, a; I feel sure the trouble is in not cooking it long enough, especiallj after egg yolks are added. One must not cook it too long, however as it can be too thick. * * * * CREAMY FUDGE CAKE? (From Mrs. L. V. F, Arlington.) A short time ago a recipe foi creamy fudge cake, sent in by Mrs F. L. M. of Alexandria was printed I tried it yesterday and it is a very good tasting cake. I would like tc know a little more about the mixing however. Do you add the melted chocolate and hot-water mixture tc the flour, shortening and milk mix ture, beat 2 minutes and then add egg whites and beat 1 more minute 1 t THANK YOU’ NOTE. (From 1. A. C„ Detroit.) Please express, through your col umn, my sincere thanks to the many so kindly answering my inquiry as to how to keep on a salt-free diet. Also to the Woman’s Page RCH for so kindly forwarding letters and answers. May the Page continue its good work. * * * * CHAMPION CHERRY PIE. PLANTS OFFERED? (From Mn. G. W. M., Arlington.) For Mrs. T. N. H., Washington: This is the Nation’s prize-winning recipe and really wonderful: Pie crust—Two cups flour, % cup shortening, the one with the new blue, red and white label is my fa vorite. one teaspoon salt and water to moisten the dough. Sift the flour, then measure. Sift again with salt. Cut in shortening (I use my electric mixer) or pastry blender, Add water needed, with fork. Flour pastry cloth and rolling pin stockinette. Roll out dough, place in pie pan, add prepared cher ries. Trim crust. Cover with top crust after steam vents have been cut. Turn top crust under bottom crust and flute edge. Place in hot over (450 degrees) and bake 45 min utes. Lower to 350 degrees after 10 minutes. Filling—Four cups cherries, 14 cup cherry juice, lt4 cups sugar. 4 tea spoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon butter and !4 teaspoon almond extract. Put sugar in sauce pan and 14 cup of Juice and bring to boiling point. Mix rest of Juice (14 cup) with cornstarch and add to sugar mixture. Cook for a few minutes. Remove from stove and add butter and almond extract, very important for a wondreful flavor. Add cherries Just before putting the filling in low er crust. You should be well pleased with 65% OF THE WORLD’S FROZEN BABY LIMA BEANS GROW AT I WORLD’S LARGEST TRUCK FARM 1 AND QUICK-FREEZING PLANT 0 Seabrook Farms Green Baby Lima Beans are a "very special’* vegetable—so delicate in color and flavor—so uniform in size ana maturity. 12 years of constant research and pro longed experiments in several countries went into the devel opment of a special seed strain specifi cally designed to freeze admirably, i taste divine. % For a very special person and a very special meal, serve Seabrook Farms C» een Baby ; Lima Beans. Most gourmets ; agree that Seabrook Farms Baby Limas are at their superla tive best when cooked accord ing to package directions and served quite simply with cream or butter. A sprinkle of chopped parsley, chives or fresh mint may be used. Anything more j would be -'gilding the lily” ;.. this recipe. It won a 17-vear-old Chicago high school girl a $200 award in a contest marking George Washington’s birthday and National Cherry Week last February# I have just returned to Washing ton after 314 years in Iowa, and I’m very glad to be back. RCH is one very good reason. (From Mrs. I. F.. East Riverdale.) To Mrs. T. N. H., Washington: You asked for a cherry pie recipe that will hold together when cut. Here is one from my Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book that I have used for years. Red Cherry Pie (the trick’s In cooking the sirup beforehand): One half cup cherry juice, 14 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, % teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cups pitted sour cherries, 1 recipe plain pastry. Cook juice, sugar, flour and salt until thick; add butter and pour over cherries in pastry-lined pie pan. Make a twisted lattice top; flute edge. Bake in hot oven (450 degrees) 10 minutes, then in mod erate oven (350 degrees) 30 minutes. Makes 9-inch pie. I have some iris roots and narcis sus root# and some small lilac bushes to give away if any one can cojne after them. Write to me in care of the RCH. * * * * RIDDING HOUSE OF TICKS? (From Mrs. A. G. K., Chevy Chase.) I should like to hear from some one who has been pestered with ticks (brown) in the house. For the first time since I have owned a dog (10 years), I have been both ered with ticks in the’ house. Has any one any remedy to rid my house of them? Headquarters for KODAK CAMERAS BELL & HOWELL REVERE • KEYSTONE ANSCO fr ARGUS DEVELOPING QCc RITZPAK SYSTEM UW 8 Exposure Rolls RITZ ,,,Fi6 ■VI I 4- 618 12th St. N.W. AUCTION SALES. THOS. J. OWEN ft 80N, auctioneers. 435 Southern Bldg.—Trustees’ sale of valuable two-story brick building, being known as 1354 L St. S.E. By virtue of a certain deed of trust duly recorded. In Liber No. 8003. Folio 429 et sea., of the land records of the District of Columbia, and at the request of the' party secured thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell, at public auction In front of the premises, on Friday, the 17th day of Sept., A.D. 1948. at 4:30 o’clock P.M., the follow ing-described land and premises, situate In the District of Columbia, and designated as and being Lot numbered Ninety-nine (99) In Edward J. Walker’a subdivision of lots In Square numbered Tgn Hundred and Forty-seven (1047), as per plat re corded in the Office of the Surveyor for the District of Columbia In Liber 84 at folio 150, Improved by premises 1354 L Sk S.E Terms. Sold subject to a prior building association deed of trust for approximately *2,884.07, further particu lars of which will be announced at time of sale: the purchase price above said trust to be paid In cash. A deposit of *600.00 required. Conveyancing, record ing, etc., at purchaser’s cost. Terms to be compiled with within thirty days, otherwise deposit forfeited and the prop erty may be advertised and resold at the discretion of the trustees. VERNON THOMAS. HERMAN MILLER. Trustees. JOSEPH G. WEEDA. Attorney for Trustees, 1012 17th st, n.w._ac8.10.13.16.17. ADAM A. WESCHLER ft SON, auctioneers Trustee’s sale of premises 1422 1-th st. n.w.—By virtue of a decree of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia entered In Civil Action No. 3251-48, I will sell in front of the premises, at auction, on Friday. September 24. 1948, at 4 o’clock pm., the property taxed as Lot 811 in Square 279. Improved by the above numbered premises. Terms of sale: All caah. *500 cash deposit reaulred at time of sale which shall stand forfeited (f purchaser defaults In his purchase. Balance of purchase money to be paid within thirty (30) days after date of court ratification. If sale is not ratified, deposit will be returned. Title to be good and unen cumbered of record. Cost of examina tion of title, conveyancing, settlement fees, recording, notary fees and revenue stamps to De paid by purchaser. Posses sion with title. GEORGE C. GERTMAN, trustee, 730 15th st. n.w. sel3.15,l 7,20,22313_ ; ADAM A. WESCHLER Si SON, auctioneers i —United States Marshal s sale of 25 new i alternatiing current electric pedestal, desk 1 and kitchen exhaust fans. By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the clerk's office of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia and to me directed. 1 will sell for cash at Weschler s. 005 E st. n.w., on Tuesday. September 28. 1948. at 2 p.m., 4 "Whirl Wind" single and three speed, 20 and 24 inch tall pedestal fans: 5 "E. N. Minims ’ 30 and 18 inch tall and low pedestal fans: 8 ‘‘Zephyr’’ and 4 "Surf” desk-type fans: 2 ’’Ventrola and 2 "Shepler” kitchen exhaust fans and levied upon as property of the defend ants. R. C. Seeley and Elvln C. J*®**, copartners, T/A J. ft 8. Distributing Com pany and sold to satisfy a Judgment at l1w No 488484. Municipal Court. In favor of American OH -Filter Company Uicor porated. a corporation. W. BRUCR MAT TTIEWS. United States Marshal in and for the District of Columbia.__ n—n—SLOAN ft CO., INC., auctioneers. —Large storage aale maple, nl*ko*anr «ftd walnut bedroom furniture, upholstered davenports and chairs. small iron mahogany dining room iulte. mahogany hsU °ctock. Oriental. . domestic and new summer rugs, Chinese art of drawers, electric f»n». book*. sets china, ilsuwirc. bric-a-brac, ^ P»c* tures. mirrors, lamps, wf£ir C£*fS etc. At nubile auction at doan s. 71?13th it" Saturday, September 18th. it 10 am.. By order of the n£fon storage Co and the Merchants Transfer and Storage Co. for atorage charges and Private owners Nowon vsey. Why Grow Old? By Josephine Lowman Our hands are very much In evi dence! If they are rough or if our nails are poorly groomed, it not xily detracts from the general pic ture we create, but it makes us swkward in our gestures and move ments. A woman cannot sit on her hands without looking ridiculous! Well manicured nails are an ac cepted part of a lovely lady and yet we all llvefcn such a rush, that, unless our career is glamour, we sometimes find ourselves careless in such matters. Even today, there are many women who fail to recognize Washington Designers (No. 13 in a Series. ) Washington is the capital of the world. It is also one of the most social cities. Peeple in Washington love parties which form a large part of the life ... oi tne town. Any city that holds receptions for over 3,000 at a time definitely has a fashion potential. Edith Burrows, Washington mil liner, says that Washington 1 s one of the best “hat cities” in the country. All seasons of the year are busy here, and Wash Edith Burrow*. ington Is not so far south that the importance of a hat is minimized. Women here want hats that will be in keeping with the time of day. In the morning they want trim sports types. In the after-five period, they like hats that are elegant and lavish. At all times they want hats that are becoming, feminine, flattering, and look out of the ordinary. A hat’s price tag is not an indi cation of the creator’s skill, Edith Burrows states. Her enthusiasm from beginning to end in creating a hat never diminishes. "Why, I am as excited when I finish a hat as the customer herself. I, too, enjoy the elan, the glow, that a beauti ful hat can give a woman.” Most of her hat designs bear names that carry out the theme of the hat. One model, for example, titled "Nos talgia” is a lovely felt trimmed with gray lilacs and soft veiling. Women over 30, Edith Burrows feels, should play down their fig ures and instead play up their face and facial expressions: Simply de signed, well-cut clothes of excel lent fabrics, and hats that are utter ly different and charming can dc the impression which Irregular nails or hang nails make on others. It is difficult to see ourselves as others see us, and sometimes the things we find unattractive in others do not seem nearly so bad when we ourselves are the offend ers. That la why I am suggesting the “screen test” this week. Today, stand behind a screen, or in front of a mirror, with Just one hand and arm in view. Look these over carefully. 1. Are your elbows rough or dark, or both? A lemon juice bleach, a stiff brush and some good scrub bing, and an oily cream massaged into this area each night, will do wonders in remedying the situa tion! 2. Are your arms flabby? This is often the result of reducing too rapidly, and without exercise. How ever, the upper arm sometimes ac quires this characteristic as the years pass under normal circum stances. Exercise will Arm the arms. Try this one: Stand tall. Clench both fists and raise the arms forward with bent elbows, bringing the fists to the chest and turning the elbows out and lifting them up a little. Hold while you count to 10. Re lax and repeat a number of times. 3. Do your hands perspire? If so, there are products on the market which will arrest this. Alum water is also helpful and alcohol is dry ing. 4. Are your lower arms darker than your upper arms? Use the lemon Juice bleach, or a bleaching cream, on the lower arms. 5. Do your arms look rough and goose pimply? Apply an oily cream, or olive oil, for a short time before your bath. Then use a bath brush and lots of soap and water and friction on the arms. Afterward, apply a softening and soothing body lotion or cream. 6. Of course, remember beauti fully groomed nails, with polish which suits the occasion and matches your lipstick., If you would like to have aome hand exercises and instructions for the care of the nails send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your request for leaflet No. 12, "Handy Hints for Beauty." to Josephine Lowman in care of The Evening Star. a lot more toward making the old er woman more one with fashion. Lack of simplicity, too many dis tractions, too many colors and pat terns, - do not give a well-co-ordi nated look that a woman's costume should possess. A hat to Edith Burrows is not » just a color, not Just a Une,*nor a fabric. It is a designer’s expression of creative talent that has been fashioned into something both you and she will enjoy.—E. S. _AUCTION SALES (ConM THOS. J. OWEN A SON, auctioneers, 436 Southern Building—Trustees' sale of valu able two-story row brick dwelling known as premises No. 106 H street. Southeast By virtue of a certain deed of trust dated May 8, 1948, and recorded as Instrument No. 19297 on May 17. 1948, among the land records of the District qf Columbia, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell, at public auction In front of the premises, on Tuesday, the twenty-eighth day of September, at three o'clock p.m.. the following-described land and premises, situate in the District of Columbia, and designated as and being Lot 40 In Barber et al. subdivision of lots In Square 737. as per plat recorded In the Office of the Surveyor for the District of Columbia in Liber 13 at folio 68. Terms: Sold subject to a prior deed of trust for $1,735.13. further particulars of which will be announced at time of sale: the purchase price above said trust to be paid' In cash. A deposit of $600 required. Conveyancing, recording, etc . at purchaser's cost. Terms to be compiled with within thirty days, otherwise deposit forfeited and the prop erty may be advertised and resold at the discretion of the trustees SAMUEL A. SMITH, DAVIB A. STONER, trustees. «e!7,21,23.26.27. THOS. J. OWEN A SON. auctioneers. 435 Southern Building—Trustee's sale of eight valuable lots, Improved by a frame dwell ing known as 1508 Frankford Street Northeast. Pursuant to judgment in Civil Action No 80174. we will sell at public auction, in front of the premises, tha property designated as Lots 5, 8. 9. 10, 11. 13. 14 and 15, in Block 7, Sub division of Buena Vista, in Square 6825. with the Improvements thereon, on Tues day. the 6th day of October. A D. 1948. at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Terms of Bale. $500.00 cash deposit at time of sale. One-third of purchase money to be cash and balance payable in equal Installments of one and two years, bearing 8% interest per annum, payable semi-annually, repre sented by purchaser's notes and secured by first deed of trust, or the entire pur chase money may be paid In cash. Sale to be closed within 30 days from date of sale, else deposit shall stand forfeited at option of trustee. Examination of title and conveyancing at purchaser s expense. EMORY B 8MITH. Trustee. selO. 17.24ocl THOfl. J. OWEN A SON, auctioneers. 435 Southern Building—Trustee's sale of val uable 2-story frame building containing 2 apartment units; coal hot-water heat, being known as premises No 910 L st n.w. By virtue of a decree of the Dis trict Court of the United States for the District of Columbia in Civil Action No. 848-48, I will sell at public auction, in front of the premises, on Friday the 1st day of October. 1948, at 3 o'clock p.m., the following described land and premises, situate in the District of Columbia and being Part of original lot numbered Eight (8) in Square numbered Three Hundred and Seventy (370). as designated In Liber 4587, Folio 152 and Liber 6003. folio 341, of the records of the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, descrloed therein as follows. Beginning for the same at the northeast corner of said lot. and running thence west on L street. 20 feet, thence South 100 feet, thence East 20 feet, to the East line of said lot. and thence North 100 feet to the Place of beginning: said property known for purposes of taxation as Lot two in Square 370. together with the Improve ments thereon. Sold subject to ratification by the District Court. TERMS: ALL CASH. $500 deposit required upon accept ance of bid. All conveyancing, notary fees, revenue stamps and recording at purchaser’s colt. Terms of sale to be complied with within thirty days from date of ratification of sale by District Court, otherwise the trustee reserves the right to resell the property at the risk and cost of defaulting purchaser, after five day»’ advertisement of such resale In some new^gper pu^Uhed^ W.»U,tomuPh a Buildini. Trustee in Civil Action No. 046 4$_ _863,10.17,24 THOS. J. OWEN * EON, auctioneers. 435 Southern Bldg.—'Trustee*’ tale of valuable unimproved lot located on Albemarle at. n w., between Connecticut ave. and 13tn st., having a frontage of 77.72 feet by a depth of 280.23 feet and containing 21.781 square feet. By v*rt.ue °f ‘''“J1.1 deed of trust duly recorded. In Liber No. 8319. Folio 493 et seq., of the land record! of the District of Columbia, and at the request of the party iccuredI thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell, at Public auction, in front of the premises, on Monday, the 27th day of September. A D. 1948, at 3 o clock P.M.. the described land and premises, situate in the District of Columbia, and designated as and being part of the tract of land known as “Azadis described as follows. Beginning for the same on North line of Albemarle st., as dedicated and shown on plat recorded in Liber Cdiinty No 17, folio 115 of the Records of the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, at a point distant 468.3 feet West from its intersection with the West line of 30th st,. as dediAted and shown on plat rec orded in Liber County No. 1, folio 11* of said Surveyor's Office Records, said point being also the Southwest corner of the land conveyed to Willis L. Palmer and Mattie O White by Deed recorded in Liber 2787 folio 57 of the Landne»CCwi?h of the District of Coliunbla. thence wnh the North line of said AIbermarle st. West 77 72 feet; thence North ieei, thence Ea* 77.72 »JtfnJhenStot?ou$ ‘’HO 25 feet to * the beginning. Note . At the date hereof the above described land «• designated on the Records pi the As slssdor“of the Digtrlct of Columbia for taxation purposes as Lot 808 in oQuarc Ml. sK to covenants and restric tians of record Terms of sale. All cash. A detmslt of *1.000.00 will be required at time of sale ' All conveyancing, record fna ?te , at cost of purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied witn within 30 days from day oi sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell the property chaser, af£r*3ve CdiW°^dv\^lUmefPUof NON, PRANK J WCHS. Trustees. selB.17.20.23.25. _ _PROPOSALS._ SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Board of Engineers for fUvers and Harbors. Room 1326. Building T-7. Gravel ly Pofht Washington 25. DC. until 2 p m. Eastern Standard Time. 30 Septemoer. 1948. and then publicly opened and read for the following items for aale: Two auto mobile#'. One 1939 Buick 4-dr. sedan. Model’* 1 • Motor No. 43,772.481. Serial No 33,582,156: and one 1941 Chevrolet 4-dr sedan. Motor No AA705.179. Serial Ho. 14AG03-24869. Item# may be In spected at the V. 8. Engineer Wharf, 11th and O its . s.e., Washington. D. C. from 9 am. to 3 p.m Monday through Friday, until the date of aale. Invitations to bid may be obtained at Inspection point or at Room 1326, BaUdlM T-7. LEGAL NOTICES.__ BUCKLEY A DANZANSKY, Attorney*. 1400 G 8t. N.W. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOB the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 71301, Administra tion—Thla Is to Qlve Notice: That th* subscriber, of the District of Columbia. has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia. Letters of Administration on the estate of Isaas Simon, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having clalma against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the sub scriber. on or before the 28th day of June, A D. 1949, otherwise thev may by law be excluded from all benefit of said es tate. Given under my hand this 1st day of September. 1948. ETHEL SIMON, 517 13th Street. N.E. (Seal ) Attest: MEL VIN J MARQUES. Deputy Register of Wills for the‘District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. se.3,19,17 COLLINS A SOMMER. Attorney*, 917 15th St. N.W. _, DISTRICT COURT- OP THE UNITED States for the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court.—No. 71520, Ad ministration.—Thla is to Oive Notice: That the subscriber. of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letter* of Collection on the estate of Camill* Lucille Delafleld (Mr*. C. L. Delafleld). late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the de ceased are herebv warned to exhibit th* lame, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to tha subscriber, on or before the 4tb day of August, A. D. 1949: otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand thla 27th day of August. 1948. GEORGE L. WILLIAMS. 1731 20th St. N.W (Seal.) Attest: MELVIN J. MAR QUES. Deputy Register of Wills for thi District of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro bate Court.se3,10,17 ACHILLES CAT80NI8, Attorney^ ” _Woodward Building. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOB tbe District of Columbli, Holding Pro bate Court —No. 71710, Administration.— This la to Olve Notice: That the aub scriber. of tbe District of Columbia, ha* obtained from the Probate Court of th* District of Columbia. Letters of Adminis tration on the estate of Zenon Soupouras, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased sre hereby warned to exhibit th* same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the lat day of September, AD. 1949: otherwise they may by law be ex cluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under by hand this 1st day of September, 1948. ANASTASIA SOU POURAS. 1838 14th St. N.W. (Seal) Attest: MELVIN J MARQUES, Deputy Reg ister of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. sel0.17, SIMON FLEISHMAN. WOLF A WOLF. Attorneys. 1331 G St. N.W, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOB the District of Columbia, Holding Pro bate Court.—No. 71712. Administration.— This Is to Olve Notice: That the sub- , scrlber. of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of th# District of Columbia. Letters Testamentary on the estate of Rodney Ray Richardson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the de ceased are hereby warned to exhibit tbe same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 1st day of September, AD. 1949: otherwise they may by law be ex cluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 1 st day of September. 1948. WILLIAM B. WOLF, Second National Bank Building. (Seal.) Attest: MELVIN J. MARQUES. Deputy Register of Wills for the District at Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. selO,17.24 TOOMEY ft TOOMEY. Attorneys. DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED . States for the District of Columbia. Holding Probate Court —No. 71276. Ad ministration—This Is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of David A. Nelllgan. late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to ex hibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 30th day of August, A.D. 1049: otherwise they may by law be ex cluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 30th day of August. 1948. VINCENT L. TOOMEY. 1016 16th St. N.W. (Seal.) Attest: MELVIN J. MARQUES. Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court._set0.17.24 ELMORE. MOSS ft MOORE, Atierners. _ 1317 F Street N.W._ UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOB the District of Columbia. Holding Pro bate Court.—No. 71823, Administration ' This is to Give Notice That the subscrib er. of the District of Columbia has ob tained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia. Letters of Adminis tration on the estate of Sarah S. Lane, late of the District of Columbia, deceased All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally au thenticated. to the subscriber, on or be fore the 12th day of August. A D. 1949: otherwise they may by law be excluded - from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 1st day of September. 1948. WILLIAM F. LANE. 4000 Fordham rd. n.w. (Seal). Attest: MELVIN J. MARQUES. Deputy Register of Wflis for the District of Columbia. Clerk of th* Probate Court se3.10.17 MU8GRAVE ft LEONARD. Attorneys. ~ 400 Ssuthsra Building. IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THR District of Columbia, Civil Division.— BARNES LUMBER CORPORATION, a body corporate. Charlottesville, Virginia. Plain tiff. vs. WILLIAM R. RICE. Prince George* County. Maryland, Defendant.—MC No. A26-678.—The object of this suit Is to recover on a Judgment obtained against defendant on the 27th day of May, 1047, in the Circuit Court of Prince Georges County, Maryland, for (840.13, with In terest at tlx per cent per annum from May 27, 1947, and *10.00 costs, plus the costs of this action, and to have Judg ment of condemnation of certain property, of the defendant levied on under an at tachment issued In this suit to satisfy tha plaintiff's claim. It Is. therefore, this ! ** - day of September, 1948. ordered that th* defendant appear In thii court ou or be--. fore the fortieth day. exclusive of Sundays - and legal holidays, after the day of ths • first publication of dhi* order, to defend • this suit and show cause why said con demnation (Should not be bad; otherwls* ; the suit will be proceeded with as ineasw I of default. By the Court: (S> AUBREY B. FENNELL. Justice. copy. Test: WALTER/. BSAMHALfc CteUU, By MAROARETTA W. BELL Chief Dew uty Clerk._ *c3jo.l7. _ (Continued oa Next Fa*a> v! • » 4